Emma Boynet (Piano)

Born: 1891 - France
Died: 1974

The French pianist, Emma Boynet, studied with Isidor Philipp at the Paris Conservatoire, and remained closely associated with Isidor Philipp until his death in 1958. She was awarded the Medaille de Premier Prix of the Conservatoire.

Emma Boynet was a favourite pianist of the conductor Serge Koussevitzky and was frequently chosen by him to play with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which he conducted. She was especially noted as an interpreter of French music, particularly the music of Gabriel Fauré, whom she knew in his later years. She was a friend of Madeleine Louise Jeannest, and Georges Gimel.

Source: Wikipedia Website (January 2011)
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (November 2011)

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