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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

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Vocal

 

Agnes Sulem-Bialobroda was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 15, 1924, in Warsaw, Poland. She was the daughter of a prominent Polish-Jewish family, and her parents were both accomplished musicians. Her father, Samuel Sulem, was a violinist, and her mother, Helena Bialobroda, was a pianist. Agnes showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. She quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons with her mother. By the age of six, she was already performing in public, and her talent was quickly recognized by the music community in Warsaw. In 1939, when Agnes was just 15 years old, World War II broke out, and her family was forced to flee Poland. They eventually settled in Paris, where Agnes continued her music studies at the Conservatoire de Paris. She studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers of the time, including Marguerite Long and Alfred Cortot. Agnes quickly established herself as a rising star in the classical music world. In 1947, she won first prize at the prestigious Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition, which launched her career as a concert pianist. She went on to perform in some of the world's most renowned concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris. Throughout her career, Agnes was known for her technical brilliance and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she played. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of the works of Chopin, a fellow Polish musician whose music she felt a deep connection to. In addition to her concert performances, Agnes was also a prolific recording artist. She recorded numerous albums throughout her career, including several acclaimed recordings of Chopin's music. Agnes received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In addition to her win at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition, she was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for her recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes. She was also made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors. Despite her success, Agnes remained humble and dedicated to her craft throughout her life. She continued to perform and record well into her 80s, and her music continued to inspire and move audiences around the world. Agnes Sulem-Bialobroda passed away on December 28, 2011, at the age of 87. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest classical pianists of her generation, and her music continues to be celebrated and admired by music lovers around the world.

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