Ventsislav Yankov
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Ventsislav Yankov is a Bulgaria
n pianist and pedagogue. Trained in Berlin, he settled in France in 1946; three years later he won ex-aequo with Aldo Ciccolini
the III Concours Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud
's Grand Prize. An intercontinental concert career ensued.
Yankov is a professor emeritus at the Conservatoire of Paris, where he held a professorship (1977–1991). He is still active as a concert pianist in France.
Bulgaria
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n pianist and pedagogue. Trained in Berlin, he settled in France in 1946; three years later he won ex-aequo with Aldo Ciccolini
Aldo Ciccolini
Aldo Ciccolini , is an Italian-French pianist.-Biography:Aldo Ciccolini was born in Naples. His father, who bore the title of Marquis of Macerara, worked as a typographer. He took his first lessons with Maria Vigliarolo d'Ovidio, and entered Naples Conservatory in 1934 at the age of 9, by special...
the III Concours Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud
Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition
The Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition is an international classical music competition for pianists and violinists that has operated in France since 1943. It was created by the pianist Marguerite Long and the violinist Jacques Thibaud...
's Grand Prize. An intercontinental concert career ensued.
Yankov is a professor emeritus at the Conservatoire of Paris, where he held a professorship (1977–1991). He is still active as a concert pianist in France.