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Therese Dussaut was a French classical pianist who was born on December 28, 1928, in Paris, France. She was born into a family of musicians, and her father was a composer and conductor. Dussaut began playing the piano at a young age and showed great promise as a musician. Dussaut studied at the Paris Conservatory, where she was a student of Marguerite Long, a renowned French pianist. She won several prizes at the conservatory, including the first prize in piano in 1947. After completing her studies, Dussaut began performing in concerts throughout France and Europe. In 1952, Dussaut won the first prize at the Geneva International Music Competition, which launched her international career. She went on to perform in concerts throughout the world, including in the United States, Japan, and Australia. Dussaut was known for her interpretations of the works of French composers, such as Debussy, Ravel, and Fauré. Dussaut was also a dedicated teacher and taught at the Paris Conservatory from 1966 to 1993. She was known for her rigorous teaching style and for her ability to inspire her students to achieve their full potential. Many of her students went on to have successful careers as pianists. Throughout her career, Dussaut received numerous awards and honors. In 1961, she was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for her recording of Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit." In 1975, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for her contributions to the arts. In 1993, she was awarded the Médaille d'Or de la Ville de Paris, the highest honor given by the city of Paris. Dussaut continued to perform and teach until her death on January 28, 2018, at the age of 89. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest French pianists of the 20th century. Her recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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