Background
Laires, Fernando was born on January 3, 1925 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Joaquim Augusto and Clementina (Belfo) Laires. came to the United States, 1956.
Laires, Fernando was born on January 3, 1925 in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of Joaquim Augusto and Clementina (Belfo) Laires. came to the United States, 1956.
Artist diploma, National Conservatory Music, Lisbon, 1945.
Professor piano National Conservatory Music, Lisbon, 1949-1956. Assistant professor University Texas, Austin, 1956-1961. Artist-in-residence, professor piano Oklahoma College Liberal Arts, Chickasha, 1961-1968.
Artist-in-residence, chairman piano department Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan, 1968—1972. Professor piano Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, 1972-1987. Adjunct professor piano Catholic University American, Washington, 1978-1992.
Artist faculty Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1992—1995, professor piano, artist faculty, 1999—2004. Co-founder Pro-Arte Concert Society, Portugal, 1949, The American Liszt Society, 1964. Director University Maryland International Piano Festival, 1979-1981.
Juror Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Fort Worth, 1973, University Maryland International Piano Competition, College Park, 1975, 77, 86, Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Salt Lake City, 1978, 80, Tchaikowsky International Piano Competition, Moscow, 1982, Franz Liszt International Piano Competition, Budapest, 1996. Permanent guest professor piano performance Shenyang (People's Republic of China) Conservatory of Music, since 1989. Co-founder, director, performer Laires International Music Weeks, Beijing, 2006.
Member European Piano Teachers Association, American Liszt Society, Inc. (president 1976-1985, 89-), Music Teachers National Association, American Liszt Society (president).
Married Nelita True, December 24, 1971.