Period

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Baroque

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

Sara Lambert Bloom was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on May 23, 1913, in New York City, to a family of musicians. Her father, a violinist, and her mother, a pianist, were both accomplished musicians who instilled a love of music in their daughter from an early age. Sara began playing the piano at the age of four and showed a natural talent for music. She quickly progressed and began taking lessons from some of the best teachers in New York City. By the time she was a teenager, she was already performing in public and had won several local competitions. In 1931, Sara enrolled at the Juilliard School of Music, where she studied under the renowned pianist and teacher, Josef Lhévinne. She excelled in her studies and was soon performing in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the country. One of Sara's most significant performances came in 1935 when she was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. She played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37, with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. The performance was a huge success, and Sara received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Over the next few years, Sara continued to perform in concerts and recitals across the country. She also began to make a name for herself as a recording artist, recording several albums for RCA Victor. In 1941, Sara married the composer and conductor, Morton Gould. The couple had two children together and remained married until Gould's death in 1996. During the 1940s and 1950s, Sara continued to perform and record, but she also began to focus more on teaching. She joined the faculty of the Juilliard School of Music in 1950 and remained there for over 30 years. She also taught at the Manhattan School of Music and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Sara was known for her dedication to her students and her ability to inspire them to achieve their full potential. Many of her students went on to have successful careers in music, including the pianist and conductor, Leon Fleisher. In addition to her teaching, Sara continued to perform and record throughout the 1960s and 1970s. She also received several awards and honors for her contributions to the world of music. In 1964, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1976, she was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. Sara's last public performance came in 1980 when she played a recital at Carnegie Hall. She retired from performing soon after but continued to teach until her death in 1997. Sara Lambert Bloom was a true pioneer in the world of classical music. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to teaching inspired generations of musicians. Her legacy lives on through her recordings, her students, and the countless lives she touched through her music.

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