Death of an influential French pianist, 80

Death of an influential French pianist, 80

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norman lebrecht

August 16, 2018

The death is reported of Marie-Francoise Bucquet, a much-recorded pianist, mostly of modern repertoire.

She became professor of piano at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in 1986 and head of department in 1991.

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  • Ricardo says:

    I grew up with her recording of Schoenberg’s piano music. Rest in peace!

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