Monique Haas

Pianist

Birthday October 20, 1909

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Paris, France

DEATH DATE Jun 9, 1987 (77)

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About

Known for her interpretations of Ravel. She was said to have played the piano ravishingly. She focused on French music.

Before Fame

She was a student at the Paris Conservatoire where she was awarded a Premier Prix in 1927.

Trivia

She performed Bartók's third piano concerto days after György Sándor premiered it to the world.

Family Life

She married French-Romanian composer Marcel Mihalovici.

Associated With

She successfully combined Marguerite Long's cleanness and precision with Alfred Cortot's emphasis on tone colour.