Claudette Sorel
Claudette Sorel | |
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Born | Paris, France | 10 October 1932
Died | 6 August 1999 Hampton Bays, New York, U.S. | (aged 66)
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Occupation(s) | Pianist, educator |
Claudette Sorel (10 October 1932 – 6 August 1999) was a French-American pianist and educator.[1] She was an advocate of equal rights for women in the arts, and especially equal rights for women whose aspirations were to become pianists.
Early life and education
Sorel was born in
Career
She performed frequently as a piano soloist both during and after her studies. While researching the composer Sergei Rachmaninoff at the Moscow Conservatory, Sorel discovered two nocturnes by the composer that had never previously been performed. She premiered these in 1973 at a recital celebrating the composer's centenary. This was her last public recital – the following year she was injured in a fall on an ice-covered sidewalk and quit performing.[3]
Later in her life, Sorel published books for young pianists and taught piano at the
Sorel died of cancer in Hampton Bays, New York, on 6 August 1999.[3]
References
- ISBN 9780810827691.
- ^ a b "About Us". Sorel Organization. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Kozinn, Allan (10 August 1999). "Claudette Sorel, 66, concert pianist and teacher". New York Times.
- ^ "Claudette Sorel's legacy comes home" (PDF). SUNY Fredonia Statement. January 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ Sorel, Claudette (1 March 1968). "Equal opportunities for women pianists". Music Journal. 26 (3): 40.