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Monique De la BruchollerieFrench pianist and music teacher.
Date of Birth: 20.04.1915
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Concert Career
- Accident and Transition to Teaching
- Pedagogical Legacy
- Honors and Recognition
Early Life and Education
Marguerite Long was a French pianist and music педагоgue born in Nîmes, France. She attended the Paris Conservatory, studying under Isidore Philipp and receiving the prestigious Prix Pagès as the best graduating student in five years. She furthered her studies with Alfred Cortot, Emil von Sauer in Vienna, and Raoul Koczalski in Berlin.
Concert Career
Long began her concert career in 1932, showcasing her virtuosic technique and musicality. She performed extensively throughout Europe and beyond, earning critical acclaim for her interpretations of Romantic and Impressionist repertoire.
Accident and Transition to Teaching
In 1966, Long suffered a broken arm in a car accident, which forced her to retire from her concert career at the height of her success. Devastated by this turn of events, she turned her focus to teaching at the Paris Conservatory.
Pedagogical Legacy
Long became a renowned piano teacher, known for her rigorous musical standards and her ability to nurture young talent. Among her most notable students was the virtuoso pianist Cyprien Katsaris. Long's pedagogical legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians.
Honors and Recognition
Throughout her career, Long received numerous awards and accolades. She was named a Commander of the Légion d'Honneur, the highest French civilian order, and was also awarded the Golden Medal of the Société académique des Arts, Sciences et Belles-Lettres in Paris.
