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Classical

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Ballet

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

Lucienne Devallier was a French classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1925, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of a French mother and a Swiss father who was a professional violinist. Her father's love for music inspired her to pursue a career in music. Devallier began her musical training at a young age, studying piano and violin. She showed exceptional talent and was soon recognized as a prodigy. At the age of 10, she made her debut as a soloist with the Paris Conservatory Orchestra, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major. Devallier continued her studies at the Paris Conservatory, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist Marguerite Long. She also studied with other notable musicians, including Nadia Boulanger and Marcel Dupré. In 1945, Devallier won first prize in the prestigious Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition. This victory launched her career as a concert pianist, and she began performing throughout Europe and the United States. Devallier's performances were characterized by her technical brilliance and her ability to convey the emotional depth of the music. She was particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. In 1950, Devallier made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City, performing a program of works by Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and she was hailed as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. Devallier continued to perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, earning critical acclaim for her performances in Europe and the United States. She also recorded extensively, releasing recordings of works by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and other composers. In 1970, Devallier retired from performing to focus on teaching. She became a professor of piano at the Paris Conservatory, where she taught for over 20 years. She was known for her rigorous teaching style and her ability to inspire her students to achieve their full potential. Devallier's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1962, she was awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors. She was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for her recordings of Chopin's piano works. Devallier passed away on January 17, 2008, at the age of 82. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and her contributions to the world of classical music continue to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world.

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