Marcel Maas (7 May 1897 – 11 June 1950) was a Dutch-Belgian pianist. He died at his home in Sint-Genesius-Rode, on 11 June 1950. His repertoire includes Bach and Scarlatti to the moderns; he was an appreciated interpreter of the solo piano music of Franck, Debussy and Ravel.
Marcel Maas | |
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 Marcel Maas in 1946 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 7 May 1897 Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Died | 11 June 1950 (aged 53) Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument | Piano |
Life
editEarly years
editHe was born on 7 May 1897 in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where his father, a successful Dutch operatic bass, was then based. The family soon moved to Belgium and Marcel eventually took Belgian nationality. His brother, Robert Maas was a cellist.
Career
editHe studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with Arthur De Greef and soon began an international career.[1] In 1933 he became a professor at the Royal Brussels Conservatoire.[2]
During the 1930s he joined the Quator Pro Arte, created with violinist Alfred Dubois and Robert Maas.[3] Pro Arte became one of three outstanding sonata partnerships which flourished in the 1930s, along with Adolf Busch – Rudolf Serkin and Szymon Goldberg/Lili Kraus.[4]
References
edit- ^ Potter, Tully. "Marcel Maas". ContraClassics.
- ^ "Concert by Noted Pianist at Rivier College Dec. 14". The Telegraph. Dec 7, 1967.
- ^ "Mozart Fete Planned At Mills School". Lodi News-Sentinel. May 12, 1937.
- ^ Potter, Tully. "Alfred Dubois 1898–1949". ContraClassics.
External links
edit- Collection of archival recordings by Marcel Maas on ContraClassics
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