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Performer

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Spain

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Vocal

 

Equidad Bares was a renowned classical music artist who was born on September 30, 1930, in Bogotá, Colombia. She was the daughter of a Colombian mother and a Spanish father, who was a well-known composer and conductor. Bares grew up in a musical family and started playing the piano at a young age. Her father recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Bares began her formal music education at the National Conservatory of Music in Bogotá, where she studied piano and composition. She later moved to Paris to continue her studies at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, where she studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Alfred Cortot. Bares also studied with other notable musicians, including Nadia Boulanger and Yvonne Lefébure. Bares made her debut as a concert pianist in 1952, performing in Bogotá. She quickly gained recognition for her virtuosic playing and musical sensitivity. In 1954, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, which launched her international career. She went on to perform in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Bares was known for her interpretations of the works of Spanish and Latin American composers, including Isaac Albéniz, Manuel de Falla, and Heitor Villa-Lobos. She also performed the works of classical composers, such as Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart, with great skill and sensitivity. Her performances were praised for their technical brilliance, musicality, and emotional depth. In addition to her career as a concert pianist, Bares was also a respected teacher. She taught at the National Conservatory of Music in Bogotá and later at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. She also gave masterclasses around the world, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians. Bares received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1962, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for her contributions to Italian culture. In 1972, she was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. She was also a recipient of the Order of Boyacá, one of Colombia's highest honors. One of the highlights of Bares' career was her performance at the 1971 Festival Internacional de Música de Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. She performed a program of Spanish and Latin American music to a packed audience, which included the President of Colombia. The concert was a huge success and cemented Bares' reputation as one of the world's leading classical pianists. Bares continued to perform and teach until her death on January 17, 1995, in Paris, France. She left behind a legacy of musical excellence and dedication to her craft. Her recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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