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Edouard Bervily was a French classical music artist who was born on January 12, 1890, in Paris, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Bervily showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Bervily's parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began studying at the Paris Conservatory at the age of ten and quickly became one of the most promising students in his class. He studied under some of the most renowned music teachers of the time, including Louis Diémer and Isidor Philipp. Bervily's talent and hard work paid off when he won the first prize in piano at the Paris Conservatory at the age of 16. This was a major achievement for Bervily and marked the beginning of his career as a professional musician. After graduating from the Paris Conservatory, Bervily began performing in concerts throughout France and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of his generation and was praised for his technical skill and musicality. One of the highlights of Bervily's career was his performance at the 1913 premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" in Paris. Bervily was the pianist for the performance and played a key role in bringing the complex and challenging music to life. The performance was met with controversy and even caused a riot in the audience, but it cemented Bervily's reputation as a daring and innovative musician. Bervily continued to perform throughout Europe and the United States in the years that followed. He was known for his virtuosic performances of works by composers such as Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. He also collaborated with other musicians, including the violinist Jacques Thibaud and the cellist Pablo Casals. In addition to his performances, Bervily was also a respected music teacher. He taught at the Paris Conservatory and later at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. Many of his students went on to have successful careers in music, including the pianist Yvonne Lefébure. Bervily's career was interrupted by World War I, during which he served in the French army. He was wounded in battle and spent several months recovering in a hospital. After the war, he returned to his music career and continued to perform and teach. Bervily's career reached new heights in the 1920s and 1930s. He performed in major concert halls throughout Europe and the United States and was praised for his interpretations of works by Beethoven, Brahms, and other composers. He also recorded several albums of his performances, which were widely acclaimed. One of the highlights of Bervily's later career was his performance at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris. He played a solo recital in front of a large audience and received a standing ovation. The performance was broadcast on radio and helped to introduce Bervily's music to a wider audience. Bervily's career was cut short by the outbreak of World War II. He was forced to flee Paris when the city was occupied by the Germans and spent several years in hiding. He continued to play the piano in secret, but his career never fully recovered from the disruption caused by the war. Bervily died on December 28, 1972, at the age of 82. He was remembered as one of the greatest pianists of his generation and a pioneer in the performance of modern music.

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