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Gina Bachauer

February 25, 2023

Gina Bachauer (Greek: Τζίνα Μπαχάουερ; May 21, 1910, Athens – August 22, 1976, Athens), was a Greek classical pianist who toured extensively in the United States and Europe. Interested in piano at a young age, Bachauer graduated from the Athens Conservatory and studied under Alfred Cortot and Sergei Rachmaninoff. She is best known for playing Romantic piano concertos. She played hundreds of concerts for the Allied troops in the Middle East during World War II while she lived in Egypt. She spent a lot of time touring the United States and Europe, giving over 100 concerts each year. Bachauer also recorded extensively, both as a soloist and with orchestras. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Utah. During her career she was called the "queen of pianists". The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation was named in honor of her contributions to the musical world. In her personal life, Bachauer married music conductor Alec Sherman, who became her manager. She died at the age of 66 at the Athens Festival.

Gina Bachauer

Biography

Gina Bachauer was born in Athens, Greece. She was Jewish.[1] She was interested in the piano from a young age; she gave her first recital as a child in her hometown of Athens.[2] She graduated from the Athens Conservatory in 1929.[3] She gained further piano instruction from Alfred Cortot and Sergei Rachmaninoff.[4] Her studies under Rachmaninoff involved trailing him around the world, requesting lessons even as he toured.[5] Her debut performance with an orchestra was in 1932. She had three "debuts" before her career truly took off. Her first debut was interrupted by her father's financial problems; she returned to Greece to work for her family. Her next debut was interrupted by World War II, but she continued playing, practicing, and looking for opportunities.[6] She gave hundreds of concerts all over the world by the end of her career.[7] Bachauer played a wide range of music but was most known for her performances of Romantic piano concertos.[8]

She married Alec Sherman after playing with the New London Orchestra under his direction.[1] Sherman left his conducting career to become Bachauer's manager.[9] She died in 1976 of a heart attack at the Athens Festival, on the day she was to appear as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C.[10]

Career

External audio
  You may hear Gina Bachauer with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the London Symphony Orchestra playing Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83 in 1962
Here on archive.org

Bachauer toured the American and European continents throughout her career, giving over 100 concerts each year. She would travel and perform eleven months out of the year.[11] In 1965, she had done 14 coast-to-coast tours of the United States.[12] She performed solo recitals in addition to her performances with orchestras.[12] She received critical acclaim for her work and was called the "queen of pianists" during her busy career.[13][14] After her studies under Cortot and Rachmaninoff, she toured Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, and Egypt, but the outbreak of World War II stranded her in Cairo. There, she gave concerts to troops in the area, expanding her repertoire beyond classical music for a time because it bored the troops.[15] She considered her 1935 performance with the Athens Symphony Orchestra as her true debut, as it launched her career more than any of her previous performances.[16] In 1955, she performed in the Herodes Atticus Theatre before King Paul and Queen Frederika. She was the first solo pianist to do so.[13] She debuted in the United States in 1950 and, despite a low turnout, received positive reviews.[17]

Recording music was also a significant part of Bachauer's career. She recorded for the HMV (His Master's Voice), RCA Victor, and Mercury labels. She did recordings with orchestras and released her own solo albums.[18]

During her three decades as the "queen of pianists", Bachauer took time to support young pianists by listening to them perform and offering her advice.[19] In 1973, she took a short break from touring to judge the American Music Scholarship Association's piano competition and worked with the students who competed.[20]

Bachauer was also the piano teacher of Princess Irene and gave piano lessons to King Paul.[21] Princess Irene performed with Bachauer on some of her tours in the United States, including concerts in Salt Lake City, Seattle, Cincinnati, and Dallas.[22][23] The Dallas Symphony Orchestra reached out to Bachauer in 1971 when they were experiencing financial difficulty. In response, Bachauer brought Princess Irene to perform a two-piano concerto with her as part of a Dallas Symphony Orchestra program. The novelty of a Greek princess combined with the popularity of Bachauer brought in a huge audience, as well as $100,000 for the struggling orchestra.[24]

Bachauer was a close friend of Maurice Abravanel and often appeared with the Utah Symphony Orchestra.[4] She was considered an honorary citizen of Utah and held an honorary doctorate of music from the University of Utah.[25] The Gina Bachauer International Piano foundation is based in Salt Lake City.[26] She also frequently played with the London Philharmonic and the BBC Orchestra.[5]

Legacy

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation's programs include educational outreach and prestigious competitions.[26] The Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition was established in 1976 in her honor. It attracts young pianists worldwide to Salt Lake City each year. As of 1997, the house in which Bachauer lived in Halandri stood empty, though it was still taken care of, along with the stray cats that Bachauer fed when she was alive, by friends and neighbors.[2]

In 1981, the Greek Post issued a stamp in Bachauer's honor.[27] She is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century.[28]

References

  1. ^ a b "Gina Bachauer". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Antenna: News in English (AM), 97-09-24". www.hri.org. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Biography of Gina Bachauer 2017-07-30 at the Wayback Machine on the website of the GINA BACHAUER International Piano Foundation
  4. ^ a b "Bachauer, Gina | BYU Library - Special Collections". archives.lib.byu.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  5. ^ a b Quill, Gynter C. (1952-12-14). "New-Found Star of Piano World Will Be Heard by Civic Music Audience". The Waco Times-Herald. p. 58. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  6. ^ Campbell, Mary (1965-11-25). "Fate Disrupted Career Twice, Pianist Triumphed Third Time". Denton Record-Chronicle. p. 28. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  7. ^ Jean-Pierre Thiollet, 88 notes pour piano solo, "Solo nec plus ultra", Neva Editions, 2015, p.50.ISBN 978 2 3505 5192 0.
  8. ^ Allred 1999, p. 181.
  9. ^ Allred 1999, p. 2.
  10. ^ "Gina Bachauer (Piano) - Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  11. ^ Allred 1999, p. 22.
  12. ^ a b Wade 1999, p. 172.
  13. ^ a b Wade 1999, p. 93.
  14. ^ Allred 1999, p. 1.
  15. ^ Allred 1999, p. 13.
  16. ^ Allred 1999, p. 12.
  17. ^ Allred 1999, p. 17.
  18. ^ Wade 1999, p. 96.
  19. ^ Allred 1999, p. 31.
  20. ^ Sawye, Lauralee (August 1973). "The young pianists". Cincinnati Magazine: 74–79, 140 – via Google Books.
  21. ^ "Collection: Gina Bachauer papers | BYU Library - Special Collections". archives.lib.byu.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  22. ^ Springer, Barbara (1969-02-05). "Princess, Gina Bachauer Arrive for S.L. Concert". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. 15. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  23. ^ "Dallas Concert To Feature Princess". San Antonio Express. 1971-02-19. p. 30. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  24. ^ Wade 1999, p. 212.
  25. ^ Wade 1999, p. 252.
  26. ^ a b "About - Gina Bachauer". Bachauer. 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  27. ^ Haag, John (1999). "Bachauer, Gina". Women in World History, Vol. 2: Ba-Brec. Waterford, CT: Yorkin Publications. pp. 12–13. ISBN 0-7876-4061-1.
  28. ^ Wade 1999, p. 1.

Works cited

  • Wade, Graham (1999). Gina Bachauer - A Pianist's Odyssey. Yorkshire: GRM Publications. ISBN 1901148033.
  • Allred, Nancy Carol (1999). Gina Bachauer: Her Performance Career, A Study of Her Repertoire in Concert and Recording. Kansas City, Missouri. ISBN 9780599299979.

External links

February 25, 2023
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Gina Bachauer Greek Tzina Mpaxaoyer May 21 1910 Athens August 22 1976 Athens was a Greek classical pianist who toured extensively in the United States and Europe Interested in piano at a young age Bachauer graduated from the Athens Conservatory and studied under Alfred Cortot and Sergei Rachmaninoff She is best known for playing Romantic piano concertos She played hundreds of concerts for the Allied troops in the Middle East during World War II while she lived in Egypt She spent a lot of time touring the United States and Europe giving over 100 concerts each year Bachauer also recorded extensively both as a soloist and with orchestras She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Utah During her career she was called the queen of pianists The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation was named in honor of her contributions to the musical world In her personal life Bachauer married music conductor Alec Sherman who became her manager She died at the age of 66 at the Athens Festival Gina Bachauer Contents 1 Biography 2 Career 3 Legacy 4 References 5 Works cited 6 External linksBiography EditGina Bachauer was born in Athens Greece She was Jewish 1 She was interested in the piano from a young age she gave her first recital as a child in her hometown of Athens 2 She graduated from the Athens Conservatory in 1929 3 She gained further piano instruction from Alfred Cortot and Sergei Rachmaninoff 4 Her studies under Rachmaninoff involved trailing him around the world requesting lessons even as he toured 5 Her debut performance with an orchestra was in 1932 She had three debuts before her career truly took off Her first debut was interrupted by her father s financial problems she returned to Greece to work for her family Her next debut was interrupted by World War II but she continued playing practicing and looking for opportunities 6 She gave hundreds of concerts all over the world by the end of her career 7 Bachauer played a wide range of music but was most known for her performances of Romantic piano concertos 8 She married Alec Sherman after playing with the New London Orchestra under his direction 1 Sherman left his conducting career to become Bachauer s manager 9 She died in 1976 of a heart attack at the Athens Festival on the day she was to appear as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington D C 10 Career EditExternal audio You may hear Gina Bachauer with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the London Symphony Orchestra playing Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat major Op 83 in 1962 Here on archive orgBachauer toured the American and European continents throughout her career giving over 100 concerts each year She would travel and perform eleven months out of the year 11 In 1965 she had done 14 coast to coast tours of the United States 12 She performed solo recitals in addition to her performances with orchestras 12 She received critical acclaim for her work and was called the queen of pianists during her busy career 13 14 After her studies under Cortot and Rachmaninoff she toured Italy Yugoslavia Greece and Egypt but the outbreak of World War II stranded her in Cairo There she gave concerts to troops in the area expanding her repertoire beyond classical music for a time because it bored the troops 15 She considered her 1935 performance with the Athens Symphony Orchestra as her true debut as it launched her career more than any of her previous performances 16 In 1955 she performed in the Herodes Atticus Theatre before King Paul and Queen Frederika She was the first solo pianist to do so 13 She debuted in the United States in 1950 and despite a low turnout received positive reviews 17 Recording music was also a significant part of Bachauer s career She recorded for the HMV His Master s Voice RCA Victor and Mercury labels She did recordings with orchestras and released her own solo albums 18 During her three decades as the queen of pianists Bachauer took time to support young pianists by listening to them perform and offering her advice 19 In 1973 she took a short break from touring to judge the American Music Scholarship Association s piano competition and worked with the students who competed 20 Bachauer was also the piano teacher of Princess Irene and gave piano lessons to King Paul 21 Princess Irene performed with Bachauer on some of her tours in the United States including concerts in Salt Lake City Seattle Cincinnati and Dallas 22 23 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra reached out to Bachauer in 1971 when they were experiencing financial difficulty In response Bachauer brought Princess Irene to perform a two piano concerto with her as part of a Dallas Symphony Orchestra program The novelty of a Greek princess combined with the popularity of Bachauer brought in a huge audience as well as 100 000 for the struggling orchestra 24 Bachauer was a close friend of Maurice Abravanel and often appeared with the Utah Symphony Orchestra 4 She was considered an honorary citizen of Utah and held an honorary doctorate of music from the University of Utah 25 The Gina Bachauer International Piano foundation is based in Salt Lake City 26 She also frequently played with the London Philharmonic and the BBC Orchestra 5 Legacy EditThe Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation s programs include educational outreach and prestigious competitions 26 The Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition was established in 1976 in her honor It attracts young pianists worldwide to Salt Lake City each year As of 1997 the house in which Bachauer lived in Halandri stood empty though it was still taken care of along with the stray cats that Bachauer fed when she was alive by friends and neighbors 2 In 1981 the Greek Post issued a stamp in Bachauer s honor 27 She is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century 28 References Edit a b Gina Bachauer www jewishvirtuallibrary org Retrieved Dec 18 2019 a b Antenna News in English AM 97 09 24 www hri org Retrieved Dec 18 2019 Biography of Gina Bachauer Archived 2017 07 30 at the Wayback Machine on the website of the GINA BACHAUER International Piano Foundation a b Bachauer Gina BYU Library Special Collections archives lib byu edu Retrieved 2022 08 04 a b Quill Gynter C 1952 12 14 New Found Star of Piano World Will Be Heard by Civic Music Audience The Waco Times Herald p 58 Retrieved 2022 08 16 Campbell Mary 1965 11 25 Fate Disrupted Career Twice Pianist Triumphed Third Time Denton Record Chronicle p 28 Retrieved 2022 08 16 Jean Pierre Thiollet 88 notes pour piano solo Solo nec plus ultra Neva Editions 2015 p 50 ISBN 978 2 3505 5192 0 Allred 1999 p 181 Allred 1999 p 2 Gina Bachauer Piano Short Biography www bach cantatas com Retrieved Dec 18 2019 Allred 1999 p 22 a b Wade 1999 p 172 a b Wade 1999 p 93 Allred 1999 p 1 Allred 1999 p 13 Allred 1999 p 12 Allred 1999 p 17 Wade 1999 p 96 Allred 1999 p 31 Sawye Lauralee August 1973 The young pianists Cincinnati Magazine 74 79 140 via Google Books Collection Gina Bachauer papers BYU Library Special Collections archives lib byu edu Retrieved 2022 08 04 Springer Barbara 1969 02 05 Princess Gina Bachauer Arrive for S L Concert The Salt Lake Tribune p 15 Retrieved 2022 08 16 Dallas Concert To Feature Princess San Antonio Express 1971 02 19 p 30 Retrieved 2022 08 16 Wade 1999 p 212 Wade 1999 p 252 a b About Gina Bachauer Bachauer 2021 04 24 Retrieved 2022 08 15 Haag John 1999 Bachauer Gina Women in World History Vol 2 Ba Brec Waterford CT Yorkin Publications pp 12 13 ISBN 0 7876 4061 1 Wade 1999 p 1 Works cited EditWade Graham 1999 Gina Bachauer A Pianist s Odyssey Yorkshire GRM Publications ISBN 1901148033 Allred Nancy Carol 1999 Gina Bachauer Her Performance Career A Study of Her Repertoire in Concert and Recording Kansas City Missouri ISBN 9780599299979 External links EditGina Bachauer International Music Association Official Site Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation Official Site Gina Bachauer papers L Tom Perry Special Collections Harold B Lee Library Brigham Young University Gina Bachauer Historic Piano Masterclass Student Yefim Bronfman Jerusalem Music Centre Jerusalem Music Centre YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gina Bachauer amp oldid 1135612507, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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