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Conductor

 

Riccardo Parravicini was born on October 22, 1925, in Milan, Italy. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up surrounded by music. At the age of six, he began studying the piano with his mother, and by the age of ten, he was already performing in public. Parravicini's talent was recognized early on, and he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Milan Conservatory. There, he studied under some of the most renowned teachers of the time, including Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and Carlo Zecchi. After completing his studies, Parravicini began his career as a concert pianist, performing throughout Italy and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist, known for his technical skill and musical sensitivity. In 1952, Parravicini made his debut in the United States, performing with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Dimitri Mitropoulos. The performance was a great success, and Parravicini was invited to perform with many of the leading orchestras in the United States, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Throughout his career, Parravicini was known for his interpretations of the works of Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. He was also a champion of contemporary music, and he premiered many works by Italian composers, including Luigi Dallapiccola and Luciano Berio. In addition to his career as a concert pianist, Parravicini was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Milan Conservatory and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and he was a frequent guest lecturer at universities and music schools throughout the world. Parravicini's many accomplishments were recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1960, he was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, the highest honor for a musician in Italy. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Italian citizen. Despite his many achievements, Parravicini remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to perform and teach until his death on December 1, 2006, at the age of 81. Today, Parravicini is remembered as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. His recordings continue to be admired for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity, and his legacy as a teacher and mentor lives on through the many students he inspired and influenced throughout his career.

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