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Colette Maze

1914 – 2023

French pianist

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About Colette Maze

Lived 1914 – 2023 (aged 109). Colette Maze was a French classical pianist, piano teacher and pianist.

Colette Maze (16 June 1914 – 19 November 2023) was a French classical pianist who studied with Alfred Cortot and Nadia Boulanger. She began recording in her 90s, with a preference for the music by Claude Debussy who was still alive when she was born. She released her seventh album in 2023, as possibly the oldest recording pianist. When she turned a centenarian, she became a favourite of social media. Her father, Léon Pierre Saulnier, was the manager of a fertilizer plant.

Recording When Maze was already in 90s, her son urged her to record, to preserve the tradition of Cortot's teaching, being one of his last surviving pupils, and her unique way of playing. While hesitant at first, she began recording on a Steinway piano in her apartment. from age 100.

Discography

Ryuichi Sakamoto: "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence" Debussy: Images oubliée, No. 1 Piazzolla: Oblivion Gershwin: The Man I Love, Prelude, No. 2 Schumann: Fantaisie, Op. 111, Kinderszenen

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Classical pianist, piano teacher, pianist
Nationality
Education
École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot, École Normale de Musique de Paris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Colette Maze?

French pianist

When was Colette Maze born?

Colette Maze was born on 16 June 1914 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Colette Maze die?

Colette Maze died on 19 November 2023 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Colette Maze's occupation?

Colette Maze was a classical pianist, piano teacher and pianist.

What nationality was Colette Maze?

Colette Maze was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colette Maze

· Wikidata: Q51988559

· DBpedia: Colette Maze

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