David Bismuth (born 10 January 1975) is a French classical pianist. [1]
Born in Nice of music-loving parents, he studied at the Conservatory of Nice with Anne Queffélec and Catherine Collard, then joined Brigitte Engerer's class at the Conservatoire de Paris. He studied with Monique Deschaussées and participated in 2002 in master classes organized by Maria João Pires, with whom he later performed. [2]
Bismuth made his debut with the Orchestre national de France in 2009. [2] He mainly interprets Bach, Mozart, and French composers. [2]
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