Crochet, Evelyne (1934–)
Crochet, Evelyne (1934–)
French pianist. Born in 1934.
Studied with Yvonne Lefébure, Edwin Fischer and Rudolf Serkin; won a 1st prize in Yvonne Lefébure's class at Paris Conservatory (1954); at American debut, partnered with Francis Poulenc in US premiere of his Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra (conducted at Boston Symphony by Charles Munch); made acclaimed recordings of complete piano works of Gabriel Fauré; revealed affinity for lesser-known works of German composers, particularly Franz Schubert.
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