Luise Vosgerchian

Luise Vosgerchian (November 9, 1922 - March 13, 2000) was a concert pianist and music professor at Harvard University.[1] She taught at Harvard beginning in 1959[2] and was a mentor to many prominent musicians.

She studied at the New England Conservatory. In 1948 The New York Times wrote about one of her recitals.[3]

She met Kamil Pagacik in Paris in 1949 and married him. Before Harvard she taught at Brandeis University.

Harvard awards a Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award.[2]

In an interview she described Harvard's Basic Piano Program.[4]

Among her most notable students were Yoyo Ma, Bobby McFerrin, Richard St. Clair and Allison Charney.

A memorial service with performances was held for her at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge and recorded.[5]

References

  1. "Luise Vosgerchian". February 8, 2007.
  2. "The Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award". ofa.fas.harvard.edu.
  3. "Luise Vosgerchian Gives Piano Recital". December 20, 1948 via NYTimes.com.
  4. Vosgerchian, Luise. "The Basic Piano Program at Harvard University - College Music Symposium". symposium.music.org.
  5. In remembrance of Luise Vosgerchian. November 29, 2000. OCLC 77990576 via Open WorldCat.
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