Claude Helffer was a renowned French pianist born on June 18, 1922. He was one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century, and was known for his support and promotion of modern works. He was a champion of contemporary composers, and was the first to perform many of their works. He was also a respected teacher, and his influence on the French music scene was immense.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
One of the greatest French Pianists of the 1900s who supported and premiered many 20th-century works.
Before Fame
He was a Resistance fighter during World War II and was a member of the École polytechnique.
Trivia
He was well-regarded for the worldwide master classes he gave and was a fixture at the Salzburg Summer Academy from 1985 until 1998.
Family Life
He was married to famed ethnomusicologist Mireille Helffe.
Associated With
He recorded the complete piano works of Claude Debussy.