Birth

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June 15, 1927 in Oberlin, OH

Death

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July 22, 1987 in Elkins Park, PA

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Natalie Hinderas was a renowned classical pianist who was born on November 5, 1927, in Oberlin, Ohio. She was the youngest of three children born to her parents, who were both musicians. Her father, Arthur Hinderas, was a pianist and composer, while her mother, Edna Hinderas, was a singer and music teacher. Natalie's siblings, Barbara and Raymond, were also musicians. Natalie showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of three. Her father was her first teacher, and she quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She gave her first public performance at the age of six and continued to perform throughout her childhood. In 1944, Natalie enrolled at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she studied with renowned pianist Rudolf Serkin. She graduated in 1948 and went on to study with Mieczyslaw Horszowski at the Juilliard School in New York City. Natalie's career as a concert pianist began in the 1950s, and she quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso performer. She made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1952, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. She went on to perform with many other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. One of Natalie's most memorable performances was her 1959 debut at Carnegie Hall, where she played a program of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and it helped establish Natalie as one of the leading pianists of her generation. Natalie was also a dedicated teacher and served on the faculty of several universities, including the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Curtis Institute of Music. She was known for her passionate and inspiring teaching style, and many of her students went on to have successful careers as musicians. Throughout her career, Natalie received many awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1960, she was awarded the prestigious Naumburg Award, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. She was also a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Natalie's life and career were tragically cut short when she died of cancer on November 29, 1984, at the age of 57. However, her legacy as a pianist and teacher continues to inspire generations of musicians. In 1985, the Natalie Hinderas Foundation was established to honor her memory and support young musicians. The foundation provides scholarships and grants to talented young musicians who are pursuing careers in classical music.

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