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Jean Doyen was a French classical pianist who was born on February 17, 1907, in Roubaix, France. He was the son of a music teacher and began his musical education at a young age. Doyen showed a natural talent for the piano and quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under the tutelage of Isidor Philipp, a renowned pianist and teacher. Doyen's talent was recognized early on, and he won several awards and prizes during his time at the Conservatoire. In 1926, he won the first prize in piano performance, and in 1927, he won the first prize in chamber music. These awards helped to launch his career as a professional pianist. Doyen made his debut as a soloist in 1928, performing with the Orchestre Lamoureux in Paris. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist and was in high demand for performances throughout Europe. He performed with many of the leading orchestras of the time, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Doyen's most notable performances was his interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major. Ravel himself was in attendance at the performance and was so impressed with Doyen's interpretation that he invited him to perform the concerto with him in London. This performance was a great success and helped to cement Doyen's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Ravel's music. Doyen was also known for his performances of the music of Frédéric Chopin. He recorded the complete works of Chopin for the French label Pathé in the 1930s, and these recordings are still considered to be some of the best interpretations of Chopin's music. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Doyen was also a highly regarded chamber musician. He performed with many of the leading string quartets of the time, including the Pro Arte Quartet and the Hungarian Quartet. He also collaborated with other pianists, including Alfred Cortot and Yvonne Lefébure. Doyen's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the French army. After the war, he resumed his career as a pianist and continued to perform and record until his death in 1982. Throughout his career, Doyen received many awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1955, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Chopin's complete works. He was also awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to French culture. Jean Doyen was a highly regarded pianist who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His virtuosity and interpretive skills were widely admired, and his recordings continue to be celebrated today. He was a true master of the piano and a testament to the power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit.

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