Role

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Performer

Birth

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1954

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Marie Thérèse Escribano was a French classical pianist and composer who was born on October 22, 1937, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of a Spanish father and a French mother, and her family was deeply involved in the arts. Her father was a painter, and her mother was a singer and pianist. From a young age, Escribano showed a natural talent for music, and her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion. Escribano began her formal music education at the age of six, studying piano with the renowned French pianist Yvonne Lefébure. Lefébure was a strict teacher, but Escribano thrived under her guidance, and by the age of 12, she had won her first piano competition. She continued to study with Lefébure throughout her teenage years, and in 1955, she was awarded the first prize at the Conservatoire de Paris. After completing her studies at the Conservatoire, Escribano began to perform professionally, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile pianist, and she was invited to perform at some of the most prestigious concert halls in Europe, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of Escribano's career was her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1962. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Escribano's technical skill and emotional depth. She continued to perform with orchestras throughout her career, including the Orchestre National de France and the Berlin Philharmonic. In addition to her work as a performer, Escribano was also a prolific composer. She wrote music for piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra, and her compositions were often inspired by her travels and her love of nature. Her music was characterized by its lyricism and its use of traditional forms, such as the sonata and the concerto. Escribano's talent and dedication to her craft were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1964, she was awarded the Prix de Rome, one of the most prestigious awards for young artists in France. She was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for her recording of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in 1972. Despite her success, Escribano remained humble and dedicated to her art. She continued to perform and compose until her death in 2006, at the age of 69. Her legacy lives on through her recordings and her compositions, which continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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