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Louis Diémer (1843–1919)

Louis Diémer (1843–1919)

Louis Diémer

French pianist, teacher and composer (b. 14 February 1843 in Paris; d. 21 December 1919 in Paris), born Louis-Joseph Diémer.

Louis studied at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of ten, under Antoine Marmontel (piano), Ambroise Thomas (composition) and François Benoist (organ). After his graduation in 1861 he taught piano and gave regularly concerts, touring with Pablo de Sarasate. In 1887 he succeeded Marmontel as professor at the Conservatoire, where he continued to compose, teach and perform.

Tchaikovsky's works dedicated to Louis Diémer:

Tchaikovsky's correspondence with Louis Diémer:

  • 3 letters from Tchaikovsky to Louis Diémer have survived, dating from 1887 to 1888.

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