Jorge Bolet
Cuban-American pianist and educator
Born
1914
111 years ago
Died
October 16th, 1990
34 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent pianist and educator, this individual gained recognition for performing major piano concertos and interpreting the works of composers such as Chopin and Liszt. He taught at various institutions including the Juilliard School and contributed significantly to music education. He received numerous accolades throughout his career, including first prize at the 1955 Leventritt Competition. His performances remained celebrated for their technical finesse and interpretative depth.
First prize at the 1955 Leventritt Competition
Performance of Chopin's Piano Concertos
Teaching at Juilliard School
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