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Gisèle Bobillier was a French classical pianist who was born on December 22, 1918, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of a French father and a Swiss mother. Her father was a music lover and introduced her to the piano at a young age. She showed a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons at the age of six. Bobillier's talent was quickly recognized, and she began performing in public at the age of nine. She made her debut at the Salle Gaveau in Paris in 1928, playing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major. Her performance was well-received, and she was praised for her technical skill and musicality. Bobillier continued to study piano throughout her childhood and adolescence, and in 1936, she won first prize in the Conservatoire de Paris's prestigious piano competition. This was a major achievement for Bobillier, as the competition was known for its high level of difficulty and the caliber of its contestants. After winning the competition, Bobillier began to perform more frequently in public. She played with several orchestras, including the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire and the Orchestre National de France. She also gave solo recitals in France and other countries, including Switzerland, Belgium, and the United States. One of Bobillier's most notable performances took place in 1949, when she played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major with the Orchestre National de France. The performance was recorded and released on vinyl, and it received critical acclaim. Bobillier was praised for her interpretation of the piece, which was noted for its sensitivity and emotional depth. Bobillier continued to perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, but she gradually began to focus more on teaching. She taught at the Conservatoire de Paris and the École Normale de Musique de Paris, and she also gave masterclasses in France and other countries. In addition to her teaching, Bobillier was also involved in several musical organizations. She was a member of the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire and the Association des Concerts Lamoureux, and she served as the president of the Association des Amis de l'Orchestre National de France. Bobillier received several awards and honors throughout her career. In 1953, she was awarded the Prix de la Ville de Paris, and in 1961, she was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. She was also awarded the Médaille d'or de la Ville de Paris in 1978. Bobillier continued to teach and perform until her death on December 6, 2006, at the age of 87. She was remembered as a talented pianist and a dedicated teacher who had a profound impact on the French classical music scene.

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