Role

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Composer  

Country

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Russia

Birth

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June 1, 1879 in Bogutchar, Russia

Death

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August 26, 1960 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Mark Hambourg was a renowned classical pianist who was born on June 1, 1879, in Moscow, Russia. He was the youngest of three brothers, all of whom were musically gifted. His father, Michael Hambourg, was a well-known cellist, and his mother, Dora Brilliant, was a pianist. Mark's musical talent was evident from a young age, and he began playing the piano at the age of three. Mark's family moved to London when he was six years old, and he continued his musical education there. He studied with several prominent pianists, including Tobias Matthay and Ferruccio Busoni. Mark's talent was recognized early on, and he made his debut performance at the age of ten. He quickly gained a reputation as a prodigy, and his performances were highly praised by critics and audiences alike. Mark's career as a pianist took off in the early 1900s, and he became known for his virtuosic playing style. He was particularly renowned for his performances of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven. Mark was also a prolific composer, and he wrote several pieces for the piano, including a piano concerto. Mark's career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I, and he served in the British Army as a musician. After the war, he resumed his career as a pianist and continued to perform around the world. He made several recordings throughout his career, and his recordings of Chopin's music are still highly regarded today. Mark was also a dedicated teacher, and he taught at several music schools throughout his career. He was known for his strict teaching style, but his students admired him for his dedication to their musical education. Some of his most famous students include the pianists Cyril Smith and Moura Lympany. Mark received several awards and honors throughout his career, including the Order of the British Empire in 1937. He was also made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1946. In 1950, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society, one of the highest honors in the classical music world. Mark continued to perform and teach until his death on August 26, 1960, in London. He was 81 years old. His legacy as a pianist and composer lives on, and his recordings and compositions continue to be studied and admired by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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