Ortiz, Cristina (1950–)

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Ortiz, Cristina (1950–)

Brazilian pianist. Born in Bahia, Brazil, April 17, 1950; studied 1st in Brazil and then in Paris with Magda Tagliaferro; later studied with Rudolf Serkin.

Won the Van Cliburn Competition (1969); made successful New York recital debut (1971); by mid-1970s, had launched an international touring career; specializing in the works of French composers, also made highly acclaimed recordings of the compositions of Heitor Villa-Lobos and other Brazilian composers.

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