| Arthur De Greef |
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| 1862 births | |
| 1940 deaths | |
| belgian composers | |
| romantic composers | |
| belgian classical pianists | |
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Born in Leuven , he studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels under Louis Brassin, a student of Ignaz Moscheles . After graduating with the greatest distinction at the age of seventeen, he went to Weimar to complete his studies under Franz Liszt . After two years in Weimar, he embarked on a successful career as a Concert pianist, travelling widely. He became a friend of Edvard Grieg , who called him "the best performer of my music I have met with". He also enjoyed the endorsement of Camille Saint-Saëns . De Greef started composing only at the age of 30. His most significant works are his two Piano Concerto s. He also taught piano at the Brussels Conservatory. |
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