| 词条 | Leslie Wright (pianist) |
| 释义 |
Leslie Wright Durán Ballén (born April 11, 1938 in Quito) is a notable Ecuadorian pianist. He is Ecuador's cultural attache in Paris and has received many international awards. Leslie Wright received his first piano lessons at just six years old.[1] In 1953 he joined the Music Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome. He graduated in 1960, winning first prize and jury mention. In 1961 he participated in the International Piano Competition in Geneva, taking third place. In 1962 he made a tour of several South American countries appearing in their best theaters and concert halls. In 1963 he won first prize in the "Biernans" competition in Paris. Shortly afterwards he was honored in the global contest of Bilbao from among 44 virtuoso pianists worldwide. In 1965 he won a major prize in the International Piano Competition "Marguerite Long", in Paris. He was awarded the Ecuadorian national award "Premio Eugenio Espejo" in 1986 from the President of Ecuador for his contribution to the national culture.[2] Leslie Wright married fellow pianist Nadine Vercambre Paul of France, with whom he plays concerts. "Leslie and Nadine Wright", as they are best known, have done 6 world tours.[3] References1. ^The Melodies of Bach in a Unique Concert (Spanish article) {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20131030100215/http://www.hoy.com.ec/noticias-ecuador/las-melodias-de-bach-en-un-concierto-unico-587187.html |date=2013-10-30 }} 2. ^List of winners of the Premio Eugenio Espejo with Spanish biographies {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193137/http://www.cncultura.gob.ec/index.php/premio-eugenio-espejo/ganadores-biografias |date=October 29, 2013 }} 3. ^Leslie et Nadine Wright - Pianistes (French) External links
5 : 1938 births|Ecuadorian pianists|Living people|People from Quito|21st-century pianists |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。