Clara Haskil
Romanian-Swiss classical pianist (1895-1960)
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Summary
Clara Haskil was born on January 7, 1895[1], in Bucharest[2]. She died on December 7, 1960[3], in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. She worked as a pianist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,549 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8], Kingdom of Romania[9]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[10], Sephardi Jews[11]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[12]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Genre: classical music[15]
- Record label: Naxos[16], Decca[17], Philips Records[18], Deutsche Grammophon[19]
- Commons category: Clara Haskil[20]
- Archives at: Swiss National Sound Archives[21], Cantonal library and library of the university of Lausanne[22]
- Cause of death: falling from height[23]
- Family name: Haskil[24]
- Given name: Clara[25]
- Student of: Alfred Cortot[26], Lazare Lévy[27], Richard Robert[28]
- Manner of death: accidental death[29]
- Instrument: piano[30]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Vevey[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Name in native language: Clara Haskil[33]
- Start of work period: 1905[34]
- End of work period: 1960[35]
Why It Matters
Clara Haskil has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Clara Haskil born?
Clara Haskil's place of birth was Bucharest[2].
Where did Clara Haskil die?
Clara Haskil died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
What did Clara Haskil do for work?
Clara Haskil worked as a pianist[5].
Where did Clara Haskil go to school?
Clara Haskil was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].
What awards did Clara Haskil receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].