Lucille Dompierre
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Lucille Dompierre (1899 – 1968) was a Canadian pianist and arranger. She made only a few recordings, mainly consisting of works by Frédéric Chopin. She also arranged several Canadian songs and folk tunes for piano and solo voice.[1]
Career[]
Dompierre was a pupil of and Henri Gagnon.[2] A child prodigy, she began her concert career at the age of five. In 1919 she won the prestigious Prix d'Europe.[3] The award enabled her to continue studies in Paris, which she had begun in 1918, through 1920.[1]
Upon her return to Quebec City in 1920, Dompierre continued her career as a concert pianist; appearing with every numerous important ensembles and at major venues throughout Canada. For many years she was the resident pianist of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Biography of Lucille Dompierre at dompierrequebec (in French).
- ^ François Brassard. "Henri Gagnon". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ . "Prix d'Europe". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010.
- 1899 births
- 1968 deaths
- Canadian classical pianists
- Canadian women pianists
- 20th-century classical pianists
- 20th-century Canadian pianists
- Women classical pianists
- 20th-century Canadian women musicians