Claudio Arrau

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/claudio-arrau

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1. When was Claudio Arrau born?February 6, 1903
2. Where was Claudio Arrau born?Chillán, Chile
3. What is the legacy?Influential recordings and performances that continue to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide
4. How old was Claudio Arrau when he first played the piano?Claudio Arrau began playing the piano when he was just three years old.
5. What kinds of music did Claudio Arrau play?He played music from many different times, like Bach from the Baroque era, Mozart from the Classical era, and Chopin and Liszt from the Romantic era, and even modern pieces.

Prodigy: A person, especially a child, with an exceptional natural ability or talent.
Baroque Era: A period of European music roughly from 1600 to 1750, known for its grandeur and complexity.
Romantic Era: A period in Western music roughly from 1800 to 1910, characterized by emotional expression and individualism.
Canon: A collection of musical works considered to be the most important and influential within a tradition.