Birthdate: January 7, 1895
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Died: December 7, 1960
Clara Haskil, a celebrated classical musician, was known for her expertise in early Romantic-era composers and chamber music. Despite facing physical challenges and stage fright, she overcame poverty and excelled academically from a young age. Her talent was acknowledged following a triumphant concert tour in the Netherlands in 1949. She received training at the Paris Conservatoire under renowned mentors and gained recognition for her outstanding piano and violin abilities. Throughout her professional journey, Haskil formed a significant bond with comedian Charlie Chaplin, who esteemed her as a musical genius.
See more:
- Nara Leão(Singer, Musician)
- Alan Ayckbourn(Playwright, Writer, Screenwriter, Theatre director)
- John Maynard Smith(Mathematician, Evolutionary Biologist, Geneticist and One of the Founding Members of the ‘University of Sussex’)
- Tomas Lindahl(Swedish-British Scientist Specialising in Cancer Research)
- Yukio Mishima
