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CodeDS/UK/1872
NameKarolyi; Julian von (1914-1993); Hungarian-German pianist
Dates1914-1993
GenderMale
BiographyJulian von Karolyi (1914 -1993) studied with Erno von Dohnanyi and Alfred Cortot. He excelled in the romantic repertoire, possessed a prodigious virtuoso technique and was especially known for his interpretations of Chopin and Liszt. He achieved an extraordinary degree of popularity and prestige as both soloist with orchestras and as a recitalist, making many tours across continental Europe as well as appearances in New York and in London. He has recorded extensively for both Deutsche Grammophon and EMI-Electrola.

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