Tipo, Maria (1931–)
Tipo, Maria (1931–)
Italian pianist. Born in Naples, 1931; dau. of Ersilia Cavallo, pianist who gave the Naples premiere of Tchaikovsky 1st Piano Concerto.
Known for her Romantic performances, studied with mother; won 1st prize in Geneva Piano Competition (1948); toured US (1955) to great success; in Europe, built up a reputation with stylish performances of Mozart, Bach and Scarlatti.
See also Women in World History.
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