Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Modern

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Film

 

 

Vocal

 

Raoul Duflot Verez was a French classical music artist who was born on December 22, 1909, in Paris, France. He was the son of a Spanish father and a French mother. Verez grew up in a musical family, and his father was a professional musician who played the violin. Verez started playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Verez studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Marguerite Long and Alfred Cortot. He won several awards and prizes during his time at the conservatory, including the first prize in piano in 1928 and the first prize in chamber music in 1930. Verez also studied with the renowned pianist and composer Maurice Ravel, who had a significant influence on his musical style. In 1932, Verez made his debut as a soloist with the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, playing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. The performance was a great success, and Verez received critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality. He went on to perform with many other orchestras in France and abroad, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Verez was known for his interpretations of the works of Ravel, Debussy, and other French composers. He was also a champion of contemporary music and premiered many works by composers such as Olivier Messiaen, Darius Milhaud, and Francis Poulenc. Verez was particularly interested in the music of Latin America and performed works by composers such as Heitor Villa-Lobos and Alberto Ginastera. Verez was a prolific recording artist and made many recordings for the EMI and Philips labels. His recordings of Ravel's piano music are considered to be some of the best ever made. Verez was also a respected teacher and taught at the Paris Conservatory from 1947 to 1979. His students included the pianists Jean-Philippe Collard and Michel Dalberto. Verez received many awards and honors during his career, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Legion of Honor. He was also a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 1982, Verez was awarded the Grand Prix National de la Musique, the highest honor for a musician in France. Verez continued to perform and record well into his 80s. He died on January 28, 1992, in Paris, at the age of 82. His legacy as a pianist and teacher continues to inspire generations of musicians.

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