Luise Vosgerchian
Louise Vosgerchain | |
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| Born | November 9, 1922 Watertown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2000 (aged 77) |
| Spouse(s) | Kamil Pagacik |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | New England Conservatory of Music |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Music |
| Sub-discipline | Concert piano |
| Institutions | Brandeis University Harvard University |
Luise Vosgerchian (November 9, 1922 – March 13, 2000)[1] was an American concert pianist and music professor at Harvard University.[2]
Early life and education[]
Vosgerchian was born in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1922, the daughter of Armenian immigrants.[3] She studied at the New England Conservatory of Music. In 1948, The New York Times wrote about one of her recitals.[4]
Career[]
Vosgerchian began her career as a music instructor at Brandeis University. She teaching at Harvard University in 1959 and was a mentor of many prominent musicians.[5] Among her most notable students were Yoyo Ma, Bobby McFerrin, Richard St. Clair and Allison Charney.[6]
Physicist Brian Greene described Vosgerchian in Until the End of Time as one of his most influential teachers, noting she "had a deep interest in how scientific discoveries relate to aesthetic sensibilities".
Harvard awards a Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award.[5]
Personal life[]
She met Kamil Pagacik in Paris in 1949 and the two later married.[citation needed] After Vosgerchian's death in 2000, a memorial service was held for her at Sanders Theatre.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Harvard University Obituary and Death Notice Collection - 83". www.genealogybuff.com. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ "Luise Vosgerchian". February 8, 2007.
- ^ "Luise Vosgerchian". Harvard Gazette. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ "Luise Vosgerchian Gives Piano Recital". December 20, 1948 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "The Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award". ofa.fas.harvard.edu.
- ^ "Noted Musician, Professor Vosgerchian Dies | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ In remembrance of Luise Vosgerchian. November 29, 2000. OCLC 77990576 – via Open WorldCat.
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