About Homero Francesch
Born 1947. Homero Francesch is an Uruguayan and Swiss pianist, university teacher and musician.
Homero Francesch (born 6 December 1947, Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguay-born Swiss pianist.
Biography Francesch took piano lessons with Santiago Baranda Reyes in Uruguay. In 1967, he was awarded a scholarship by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and went on to study at the University of Music and Theatre Munich under Hugo Steurer and Ludwig Hoffmann.
He has premiered the works of several contemporary composers, including Hans Werner Henze's Tristan. His recordings include a complete survey of Bartók's Mikrokosmos and Stravinsky's Les Noces under Leonard Bernstein alongside Martha Argerich, Cyprien Katsaris and Krystian Zimerman.
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Who is Homero Francesch?
Uruguayan/Swiss musician
When was Homero Francesch born?
Homero Francesch was born on 6 December 1947 in Montevideo.
What is Homero Francesch's occupation?
Homero Francesch is a pianist, university teacher and musician.
What nationality is Homero Francesch?
Homero Francesch is Uruguayan and Swiss.
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