Kathleen Long

Pianist

Birthday July 7, 1896

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 20, 1968 (71)

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About

Known for her longtime collaboration with violinist Antonio Brosa and her advocacy of France's Gabriel Fauré.

Before Fame

She was a student under British pianist and composer Herbert Sharpe from 1910 until 1916 while at London's Royal College of Music.

Trivia

She was named Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1957 for her services to music.

Family Life

Her brother John Herbert Long became a famed organist and music teacher.

Associated With

She was celebrated for her interpretations of the repertoire of Johann Sebastian Bach and many others.