Engerer was subsequently invited to undertake further training at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory where she joined the class of Stanislav Neuhaus: though her scholarship was originally for one year, she loved Russia so much that she studied there for nine years.
Born in Tunis, French Tunisia, Engerer started piano lessons at the age of four, and by the age of six was performing in public. When she was 11 her family moved to France and she entered the Paris Conservatoire to study under Lucette Descaves. In 1980, her career took a decisive turn when Herbert von Karajan invited her to play with the Berlin Philharmonic.
She subsequently received engagements with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and the Orchestre de Paris under Daniel Barenboim.
Her subsequent career was divided between giving recitals and teaching at the Paris Conservatoire. She died of cancer in Paris in 2012.
Competition Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow Queen Elisabeth Competition of Belgium Grand Prix du Disque for her recording with Philips of Carnival operation 9 and the Carnival of Vienna Robert Schumann Corresponding member of the Institut de France, Academy of Fine Arts Win honor for lifetime achievement, the Victoires de la musique 2011 classic.
Corresponding member of the Institut de France, Academy of Fine Arts.
