Jacques Rouvier
Jacques Rouvier | |
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| Born | 18 January 1947 Marseille, France |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Professor |
| Instruments | Classical piano |
| Years active | 1967–present |
Jacques Rouvier (born 18 January 1947 in Marseille) is a French pianist. He studied at the Paris Conservatory with Jean Hubeau, Vlado Perlemuter, Pierre Sancan and later on Jean Fassina.[1][2] He won two Premiers Prix (first prizes): in piano performance (1965) and in chamber music (1967).
Rouvier was remarkably successful at piano competitions in his youth. He won the Grand prize at the in Montreal in 1965.[2] He took first prize at both the Viotti International Music Competition in Vercelli and the Barcelona Competition in 1967. He then took third prize at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition[1] (ex-aequo with Vladimir Viardo) in Paris in 1971, securing an international career.
In 1970 he founded a piano trio with Jean-Jacques Kantorow and Philippe Muller with whom he continues to perform. His recording of the complete works for piano by Maurice Ravel won the Grand Prix du disque.
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In addition to his performing activities, Rouvier is a teacher at the Paris Conservatory, where he has instructed as a tenured professor since the age of 28. His former students include:
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Pulver, Jonas (18 November 2010). "Jacques Rouvier, le façonneur de pianistes". letemps.ch. Archived from the original on 25 November 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Bergeron, Steve (16 July 2008). "Jacques Rouvier n'oubliera pas Perlemuter de sitôt". La Tribune. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
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