Background
Wallfisch, Lory was born on April 21, 1922 in Ploesti, Romania. Came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1953. Daughter of Samson and Carola Florin.
harpsichordist music educator pianist
Wallfisch, Lory was born on April 21, 1922 in Ploesti, Romania. Came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1953. Daughter of Samson and Carola Florin.
Student, Royal Conservatory of Music, Bucharest. Private piano studies with Florica Muzicescu.
Pianist, WAllfisch Duo, appearing in Europe, United States, Israel and North Africa, 1947-1979;
private teacher, Romania, Switzerland and United States, 1938-1960;
professor music, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, since 1964;
performer, conductor, master classes, South America, 1982. Performer, conductor master classes South America, 1982, Australia, 1983. Participant Casals, Edinburgh, York, Venice, Besancon and Menuhin festivals.
Television appearances. Recording artist Vox/Turnabout, DaCamera, Musical Heritage, Advance and Concert Hall Society labels. Founder, pianist George Enescu Chamber Players.
Member European Piano Teachers Association, Massachusetts Music Teachers Association, Friends of Kennedy Center, Northampton Federation Musicians, George Enescu Society United States (founder).
Married Ernst Wallfisch, November 12, 1944 (deceased May 1979). 1 child, Paul.
