Role

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Performer

Birth

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July 9, 1899 in Odessa, Russia

Death

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1982 in United States

Period

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Classical

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Symphony

 

Ania Dorfmann was a renowned classical pianist who was born on May 15, 1899, in Odessa, Ukraine. She was born into a family of musicians, and her father was a violinist. Her family moved to the United States when she was just a child, and she began her musical studies at the age of six. Dorfmann's talent was quickly recognized, and she was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music in New York City at the age of 12. She studied under the tutelage of Josef Lhévinne, who was one of the most prominent pianists of his time. Dorfmann's talent flourished under Lhévinne's guidance, and she quickly became one of his star pupils. Dorfmann made her debut as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. She continued to perform with the New York Philharmonic throughout her career, and she also performed with other major orchestras around the world. One of Dorfmann's most notable performances was her 1944 performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. The performance was recorded and released on Columbia Records, and it became one of the best-selling classical recordings of all time. Dorfmann was also known for her performances of the music of Frédéric Chopin. She recorded all of Chopin's piano works for Columbia Records, and her recordings are still considered some of the best interpretations of Chopin's music. In addition to her performances, Dorfmann was also a respected teacher. She taught at the Juilliard School of Music for many years, and her students included some of the most prominent pianists of the 20th century, including Murray Perahia and Emanuel Ax. Dorfmann received many awards and honors throughout her career. She was awarded the Order of Merit by the French government in 1958, and she was also awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in 1977. She was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Dorfmann continued to perform and teach until her death on September 21, 1984, at the age of 85. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and her recordings and performances continue to inspire and influence musicians today.

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