Clara Haskil was a classical musician born on January 7, 1895 in Bucharest, Romania. She was known for her mastery of early Romantic-era composers and her skill in chamber music. Unfortunately, her career was hindered by a number of physical ailments.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)
About
Classical musician known for her chamber music and mastery of early Romantic-era composers. Her career was hindered by many physical maladies.
Before Fame
She studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Alfred Cortot, Lazare Levy, and Mme Giraud-Letarse. She was graduated with a Premier Pix in both piano and violin at the age of 15.
Trivia
She not only battled scoliosis, but also stage fright and struggled through a prolonged period of poverty. She was finally noticed in 1949 after a Netherlands concert tour won her great acclaim.
Family Life
She was born in Bucharest to a Sephardic Jewish family.
Associated With
She was close friends with Comedian Charlie Chaplin who called her one of three geniuses he had been privileged to meet.