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Clara Haskil

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Romanian-Swiss classical pianist (1895-1960)

Person · Open Library

Works
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Top works

  • Mozart:Jeunehomme, Sonata for Violin

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Clara Haskil (January 7, 1895 - December 7, 1960) was an accomplished pianist noted especially for her performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Admiration and international fame came late her in life; her career was beset by poor health and the adversities of a world war. She moved to Paris at the age 10, where she started studying with Gabriel Fauré's pupil Joseph Morpain, who she always credited as one of her biggest influences. She then entered the Paris Conservatoire at the age of ten, gra

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Key facts

Born
( 1895-01-07 ) January 7, 1895, Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania
Died
December 7, 1960 (1960-12-07) (aged 65), Brussels, Belgium
Resting place
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, France
Occupation
Classical pianist
Years active
1910–1960
Known for
Interpretations of Mozart and early Romantic repertoire
Parent s
Isaac Haskil; Berthe Haskil (née Moscona)

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Encyclopedic overview

Clara Haskil (7 January 1895 – 7 December 1960) was a Romanian classical pianist, renowned as an interpreter of the classical and early romantic repertoire. She was particularly noted for her performances and recordings of Mozart. She was also a noted interpreter of Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti.

Biography

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