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Reine Gianoli was a French classical pianist who was born on December 22, 1917, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of a Swiss father and a French mother. Her father was a painter, and her mother was a pianist. Reine grew up in a family that was passionate about the arts, and she was exposed to music and painting from a young age. Reine began playing the piano at the age of four, and she showed a natural talent for the instrument. Her mother was her first teacher, and she quickly progressed to studying with some of the best piano teachers in Paris. She studied with Marguerite Long, who was a renowned French pianist, and with Alfred Cortot, who was a Swiss-French pianist and conductor. Reine made her debut as a pianist at the age of 14, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented and promising young musician. She won several awards and competitions, including the Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1935 and the Prix Blumenthal in 1937. These awards helped to launch her career as a professional pianist. In 1939, Reine made her debut at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the city. She performed a program of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, and the concert was a great success. This performance helped to establish her as one of the leading pianists of her generation. During World War II, Reine continued to perform despite the difficult circumstances. She gave concerts for soldiers and prisoners of war, and she also performed in underground concerts for the resistance. Her music provided a source of comfort and inspiration for many people during this difficult time. After the war, Reine continued to perform and record extensively. She performed all over the world, including in Europe, Asia, and the United States. She also recorded many albums, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy. Her recordings were highly acclaimed, and she won several awards for her work. One of the highlights of Reine's career was her performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1950. She performed a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, and her performance was widely praised. This performance helped to establish her as one of the leading pianists of her generation. Reine continued to perform and record throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also taught at the Paris Conservatory, where she was a highly respected teacher. Many of her students went on to have successful careers as pianists. In 1970, Reine retired from performing and teaching. She continued to be involved in the music world, however, and she served as a juror for several international piano competitions. She also wrote a book about her experiences as a pianist, which was published in 1985. Reine Gianoli died on January 3, 1995, at the age of 77. She was remembered as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, and her recordings continue to be highly regarded by music lovers around the world. Her legacy as a musician and teacher continues to inspire new generations of pianists.

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