Jean-Pierre Marty
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Jean-Pierre Marty is a French pianist
and conductor.
Jean-Pierre Marty was first a pupil of Alfred Cortot
, then of Julius Katchen
. He started a piano career at the age of 13, first as accompanist to the great cellist Pierre Fournier
a few months before appearing in Paris as soloist in three piano concertos. His career was pursued in France, Spain, Holland and Germany until it was interrupted by serious muscular problems at the age of 20. Having moved to the United States he shifted there to conducting, taking lessons from Robert Irving
and Thomas Schippers
and appearing first in ballet (New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater), then in opera (New York City Opera, Washington Opera). Having returned to France he was for seven years Music director of the Opera Season of the French Radio while pursueing his career both in the operatic and symphonic fields in Europe and in the Americas. As such he realized many recordings for EMI, France and the French Radio label (his recording of Poulenc’s « Dialogues des Carmélites » with Régine Crespin
was particularly acclaimed).
His interest for the piano had however never ceased and he kept giving from time to time successful piano concerts. His recordings of the whole first part of Schumann piano works from op.1 to 32 (8 CDs) has recently been published, receiving a warm reception.
He also studied harmony, counterpoint and composition with Nadia Boulanger
whom he eventually succeeded as Director of the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau.
Jean-Pierre Marty is the author of three books : « The tempo indications of Mozart » written in English and published by Yale University Press » both in the United States and the United Kingdom and, in French, « Twenty-four lessons with Chopin » and « The piano method of Chopin ».
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and conductor.
Jean-Pierre Marty was first a pupil of Alfred Cortot
Alfred Cortot
Alfred Denis Cortot was a Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor. He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, especially valued for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann.-Early life and education:Born in Nyon, Vaud, in the...
, then of Julius Katchen
Julius Katchen
Julius Katchen was an American concert pianist, possibly best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms's solo piano compositions.-Early career:...
. He started a piano career at the age of 13, first as accompanist to the great cellist Pierre Fournier
Pierre Fournier
Pierre Fournier was a French cellist who was called the "aristocrat of cellists," on account of his elegant musicianship and majestic sound....
a few months before appearing in Paris as soloist in three piano concertos. His career was pursued in France, Spain, Holland and Germany until it was interrupted by serious muscular problems at the age of 20. Having moved to the United States he shifted there to conducting, taking lessons from Robert Irving
Robert Irving
Robert K. Irving is a Canadian industrialist based in Moncton, New Brunswick.A grandson of Kenneth Colin Irving and son of James Irving and Jean E. S. Irving, Robert is responsible for several businesses within the "Irving Group of Companies" with operations extending across North America.* He is...
and Thomas Schippers
Thomas Schippers
Thomas Schippers was an American conductor. He was highly-regarded for his work in opera.-Biography:...
and appearing first in ballet (New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater), then in opera (New York City Opera, Washington Opera). Having returned to France he was for seven years Music director of the Opera Season of the French Radio while pursueing his career both in the operatic and symphonic fields in Europe and in the Americas. As such he realized many recordings for EMI, France and the French Radio label (his recording of Poulenc’s « Dialogues des Carmélites » with Régine Crespin
Régine Crespin
Régine Crespin was a French singer who had a major international career in opera and on the concert stage between 1950 and 1989. She started her career singing roles in the dramatic soprano and spinto soprano repertoire, drawing particular acclaim singing Wagner and Strauss heroines...
was particularly acclaimed).
His interest for the piano had however never ceased and he kept giving from time to time successful piano concerts. His recordings of the whole first part of Schumann piano works from op.1 to 32 (8 CDs) has recently been published, receiving a warm reception.
He also studied harmony, counterpoint and composition with Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger was a French composer, conductor and teacher who taught many composers and performers of the 20th century.From a musical family, she achieved early honours as a student at the Paris Conservatoire, but believing that her talent as a composer was inferior to that of her younger...
whom he eventually succeeded as Director of the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau.
Jean-Pierre Marty is the author of three books : « The tempo indications of Mozart » written in English and published by Yale University Press » both in the United States and the United Kingdom and, in French, « Twenty-four lessons with Chopin » and « The piano method of Chopin ».
Selected discography
- 1968 - Louis GanneLouis GanneLouis-Gaston Ganne was a conductor and composer of French operas, operettas, ballets, and marches.-Biography:...
- Les saltimbanquesLes saltimbanquesLes saltimbanques is an opéra-comique in three acts, libretto by Maurice Ordonneau, music by Louis Ganne, first performed at the Théâtre de la Gaîté, Paris, on December 30, 1899...
- EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major... - 1970 - OffenbachJacques OffenbachJacques Offenbach was a Prussian-born French composer, cellist and impresario. He is remembered for his nearly 100 operettas of the 1850s–1870s and his uncompleted opera The Tales of Hoffmann. He was a powerful influence on later composers of the operetta genre, particularly Johann Strauss, Jr....
- La belle HélèneLa belle HélèneLa belle Hélène , opéra bouffe in three acts, is an operetta by Jacques Offenbach to an original French libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy...
- EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major... - 1974 - Rossini - The Barber of SevilleThe Barber of SevilleThe Barber of Seville, or The Futile Precaution is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbier de Séville , which was originally an opéra comique, or a mixture of spoken play with music...
- EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major... - 1974 - Auber - Manon LescautManon Lescaut (Auber)Manon Lescaut is an opera or opéra comique in 3 acts by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber to a libretto by Eugène Scribe, and, like Puccini's Manon Lescaut and Massenet's Manon, is based on the Abbé Prévost's story Manon Lescaut...
- EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
Sources
- Dictionaire des interprètes, Alain Pâris, (Éditions Robert Laffont, 1989) ISBN 2-221-06660-X