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Marie-Blanche Polignac was a French classical music artist who was born on September 22, 1897, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of Prince Edmond de Polignac and Winnaretta Singer, an American heiress and patron of the arts. Her family was known for their wealth and their support of the arts, and Marie-Blanche grew up surrounded by music and culture. Marie-Blanche showed an early talent for music, and she began studying the piano at a young age. She was also interested in composition, and she began writing her own music as a teenager. Her parents were supportive of her musical ambitions, and they provided her with the best teachers and opportunities to develop her skills. In 1914, at the age of 17, Marie-Blanche made her debut as a pianist at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. She received critical acclaim for her performance, and she quickly established herself as a rising star in the classical music world. She continued to perform in concerts and recitals throughout Europe, and she also began to compose her own music. In 1920, Marie-Blanche married Prince Jean de Polignac, a distant cousin. The couple had two children, but their marriage was not a happy one, and they eventually divorced in 1937. Despite the difficulties in her personal life, Marie-Blanche continued to focus on her music career. One of the highlights of Marie-Blanche's career was her performance of her own piano concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1928. The concerto was well-received by audiences and critics, and it helped to establish Marie-Blanche as a composer as well as a pianist. She continued to compose throughout her career, and her works were performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world. Marie-Blanche was also known for her collaborations with other artists. She worked with the composer Igor Stravinsky on several occasions, and she was a close friend of the writer Marcel Proust. She was also a patron of the arts, and she supported many young musicians and composers throughout her life. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Marie-Blanche was also known for her beauty and her fashion sense. She was a frequent subject of photographers and artists, and she was often seen at the most fashionable events in Paris and beyond. Marie-Blanche's career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. She and her family fled Paris in 1940, and they eventually settled in New York City. Marie-Blanche continued to perform and compose, but she never regained the level of success that she had enjoyed before the war. Marie-Blanche died on April 1, 1958, in New York City. She was 60 years old. Despite the challenges she faced in her personal life and the disruptions caused by the war, Marie-Blanche Polignac left a lasting legacy as a talented musician and composer. Her music continues to be performed and appreciated by audiences around the world.

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