Lucille Dompierre
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Lucille Dompierre was a Canadian pianist
and arranger
. She made only a few recordings, mainly consisting of works by Frédéric Chopin
. She also arranged several Canadian songs and folk tunes for piano and solo voice.
. A child prodigy, she began her concert career at the age of 5. In 1919 she won the prestigious Prix d'Europe
. The award enabled her to continue studies in Paris, which she had begun in 1918, through 1920.
Upon her return to Quebec City in 1920, Dompierre continued her career as a concert pianist; appearing with every numerous important ensembles and at major venues throughout Canada. For many years she was the resident pianist of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and arranger
Arranger
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. She made only a few recordings, mainly consisting of works by Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric François Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist. He is considered one of the great masters of Romantic music and has been called "the poet of the piano"....
. She also arranged several Canadian songs and folk tunes for piano and solo voice.
Career
Dompierre was a pupil of Berthe Roy and Henri GagnonHenri Gagnon
Henri Gagnon was a Canadian composer, organist, and music educator. He spent 51 years playing the organ at the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré where, according to music historian François Brassard, he earned "a prestige similar to that of the famous organists of Europe"...
. A child prodigy, she began her concert career at the age of 5. In 1919 she won the prestigious Prix d'Europe
Prix d'Europe
The Prix d'Europe is a prestigious Canadian study grant that is funded by the Ministère des Affaires culturelles du Québec of the Government of Quebec. Established in 1911, the award has been distributed annually to a single individual through competition with the exception of 1960-1973 and 2009...
. The award enabled her to continue studies in Paris, which she had begun in 1918, through 1920.
Upon her return to Quebec City in 1920, Dompierre continued her career as a concert pianist; appearing with every numerous important ensembles and at major venues throughout Canada. For many years she was the resident pianist of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.