İdil Biret [SEP] occupation
İdil Biret
İdil Biret (born 21 November 1941) is a Turkish concert pianist, renowned for her interpretations of the Romantic repertoire.
Education.
Biret began her lessons at the age of five with , who had studied under Nadia Boulanger and Alfred Cortot. When she was seven, the Turkish parliament enacted a special law which enabled her to study abroad, studying at the Paris Conservatory in France under the tutelage of Nadia Boulanger. She also credits for having introduced her to composers such as Brahms, whose complete works
In 2007 she was decorated with Distinguished Service Order – Cavalry Cross by the Polish President Lech Kaczynski for her contributions to Polish culture with her recordings and performances of Chopin's music.
References.
- Full biography
- Idil Biret and Wilhelm Kempff, photos
- Idil Biret's repertoire
- Reminiscences on Idil Biret
- Alan Weiner's memoires
- Short biography and discography
External links.
- Idil Biret’s official website
- Idil Biret Archive
- Hear İdil Biret in concert from WGBH