Clara Haskil

Romanian-Swiss classical pianist (1895-1960) · 1895–1960

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Clara Haskil (7 January 1895 – 7 December 1960) was a Romanian classical pianist, renowned as an interpreter of the classical and early romantic repertoire. She was particularly noted for her performances and recordings of Mozart. She was also a noted interpreter of Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti.

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Series · 25 Mar 2021Musicosophy 17. Interpretation

1:56Cited as an example of excellence in interpreting Mozart.
41:19Her biography shows the priesthood of a great interpreter from a modest background, marked by illness, stage fright, exclusion and belated recognition.

Season 13 · 20 Sept 2024Sickness, misfortune, evil

1:35:28Immense Romanian pianist, friend of Lipatti, who died of illness.