Birthdate: May 23, 1923
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Died: September 25, 2009
Alicia de Larrocha, a renowned Spanish pianist and composer, is widely considered one of the greatest piano legends of the 20th century. She was hailed by Reuters as “the greatest Spanish pianist in history,” acknowledged by Time as “one of the world’s most outstanding pianists,” and praised by The Guardian as “the leading Spanish pianist of her time.” Larrocha’s accolades include four Grammy Awards and a Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts. She played a significant role in popularizing the works of Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados. In 1995, Larrocha became the first Spanish artist to win the UNESCO Prize.
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