Role

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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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1913

Death

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1992

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Andor Foldes was a Hungarian classical pianist who was born on December 18, 1913, in Budapest, Hungary. He was born into a musical family, and his father was a violinist. Foldes began playing the piano at a young age and showed great talent. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he was taught by some of the most renowned pianists of the time, including Zoltan Kodaly and Bela Bartok. Foldes made his debut as a pianist at the age of 18, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. He won several awards and competitions, including the Franz Liszt Prize in 1937. He also performed in many concerts throughout Europe, and he became known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. In 1940, Foldes moved to the United States, where he continued to perform and teach. He became a professor at the University of Michigan, and he also taught at the Juilliard School in New York City. He continued to perform in concerts throughout the United States and Europe, and he became known for his virtuosic performances and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he played. One of Foldes' most notable performances was his interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, which he performed with the New York Philharmonic in 1950. The performance was widely praised, and it helped to establish Foldes as one of the leading pianists of his time. Foldes also recorded many albums throughout his career, including recordings of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. His recordings were highly regarded, and they helped to establish him as one of the greatest interpreters of classical music. In addition to his performances and recordings, Foldes was also known for his teaching. He was a dedicated and passionate teacher, and he had a profound impact on many of his students. He taught at the University of Michigan for over 20 years, and he also taught at the Juilliard School and the Hochschule für Musik in Hamburg, Germany. Foldes continued to perform and teach until his death in 1992. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians today.

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