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ARRAU, Claudio was born on February 6, 1903 in Chilian, Chile. Son of Carlos and Lucretia Arrau.
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Claudio ARRAU
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Claudio Arrau, Chilean Concert pianist. Decorated chevalier Order Arts and Letters, commander Legion of Honor (France); Deutsches Verdienst Kreuz Germany; recipient Liszt prize, 1913, 14; Ibach prize, 1917; Grand Prix International des Pianistes at Geneva, 1927; Internat United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Music prize, 1983; streets named in honor Santiago and Chillan.
Education
Endowed as child prodigy by Chilean Government to study at, Stern Conservatory, Berlin endowed as child prodigy by Chilean Government to study at, with Martin Krause, 1912-1918.
Career
Debut at age of seven. Stu; debut 1920; first American concerts 1923, returned 1941 and annual tours since. World tours include Russia 1929, 1930, 1968, Australia 1947, 1952, 1958, 1968, 1974, South Africa 1949, 1952, 1956, Israel 1951, 1953, 1962, 1970, India, Sri Lanka and Singapore 1955, 1956, Japan 1965, 1970, 1972, 1982, 1987.
Frequent tours of South America.
Annual United States and European tours. Commander Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur, National Arts.
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Widowed; children: Carmen, Mario (deceased), Christopher.
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Born
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Died
June 9, 1991 (aged 88) -
Nationality
Chilean
Education
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1918
Awards
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Decorated chevalier Order Arts and Letters, commander Legion of Honor (France). Deutsches Verdienst Kreuz Germany. Recipient Liszt prize, 1913, 14. Ibach prize, 1917; Grand Prix International des Pianistes at Geneva, 1927. Internat United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Music prize, 1983. Streets named in honor Santiago and Chillan.Decorated chevalier Order Arts and Letters, commander Legion of Honor (France). Deutsches Verdienst Kreuz Germany. Recipient Liszt prize, 1913, 14.
Ibach prize, 1917; Grand Prix International des Pianistes at Geneva, 1927. Internat United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Music prize, 1983. Streets named in honor Santiago and Chillan.