Rosalyn Tureck

Harpsichordist, Musical Artist

1914 – 2003

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Who was Rosalyn Tureck?

Rosalyn Tureck was an American pianist and harpsichordist who was particularly associated with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. However, she had a wide-ranging repertoire that included works by composers including Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Frédéric Chopin, as well as more modern composers such as David Diamond, Luigi Dallapiccola, and William Schuman. Diamond's Piano Sonata No. 1 was inspired by Tureck's playing.

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Born
Dec 14, 1914
Chicago
Also known as
  • Tureck, Rosalyn
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Juilliard School
Died
Jul 17, 2003
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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