Jeanne Héricard was a French classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1890, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a violinist, and they both encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Héricard began her musical training at a young age, studying piano and violin with her parents. She showed exceptional talent and was soon recognized as a prodigy. At the age of 10, she made her debut as a soloist with the Paris Conservatory Orchestra, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Héricard continued her studies at the Paris Conservatory, where she studied with some of the most renowned musicians of the time, including Gabriel Fauré, Louis Diémer, and Jules Massenet. She excelled in her studies and won several awards, including the first prize in piano and chamber music. In 1910, Héricard made her debut as a soloist at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, also known as the "Emperor" concerto. The performance was a huge success, and Héricard was praised for her technical skill and musicality. Over the next few years, Héricard continued to perform in France and other parts of Europe, gaining a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of her generation. She was known for her virtuosity and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. In 1914, Héricard was invited to perform in the United States, where she made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The performance was a huge success, and Héricard was praised by critics for her "brilliant technique" and "sensitive interpretation." Héricard continued to perform in the United States and Europe throughout the 1910s and 1920s, playing with some of the most renowned orchestras and conductors of the time. She also recorded several albums, including a series of recordings of the complete piano works of Chopin. In 1930, Héricard retired from performing and returned to Paris, where she focused on teaching and composing. She continued to be an influential figure in the world of classical music, and many of her students went on to become successful musicians in their own right. Héricard died on December 22, 1983, at the age of 93. She was remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her time, and her recordings and compositions continue to be celebrated by classical music enthusiasts around the world.

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