Françaix
Americannoun
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The pianist Claude Françaix, who played with Anja in the 60s, says: “Her mother projected on to her very talented daughter her own ambitions for an illustrious career … In certain respects, Anja remained a child dominated by her mother.”
From The Guardian
Chamber Music Palisades A celebration of pianist Delores “Dee” Stevens’ 90th birthday includes Stevens, et al., playing works by Beethoven, Brahms, Francaix and local composer Adrienne Albert.
From Los Angeles Times
Lest he overwhelm "there is no one" with other pieces for many players, Wilson surrounded Adams with chamber works — Christopher Theofanidis' neo-romantic ballet "Artemis" and Jean Francaix's easygoing "Sérénade."
From Los Angeles Times
The acclaimed German soprano Diana Damrau met her future husband, French bass-baritone Nicolas Testé, in a Munich church 13 years ago while performing Jean Francaix’s oratorio, “L’Apocalypse Selon.”
From Los Angeles Times
The renowned ensemble will perform 19th- and 20th-century works by Paul Taffanel, Camille Saint-Saens and Jean Francaix.
From Washington Times
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