Arthur Grumiaux facts for kids
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Arthur Grumiaux
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at the Concertgebouw Grand Gala du Disque Classique, 1965
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| Birth name | Arthur Grumiaux |
| Born | 21 March 1921 Villers-Perwin, Belgium |
| Died | 16 October 1986 (aged 65) Brussels, Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, pianist |
Arthur Grumiaux (born March 21, 1921 – died October 16, 1986) was a famous Belgian musician. He was known for playing the violin and also the piano. Many people consider him one of the greatest violinists of his time.
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About Arthur Grumiaux
Early Life and Training
Arthur Grumiaux was born in Villers-Perwin, Belgium. His grandfather encouraged him to start music lessons very early, at just four years old. He learned to play both the violin and the piano. He studied at the Charleroi Conservatory with the Fernand Quintet.
Arthur was a very talented student. He won his first major prize at the age of 11. Before he turned 20, he had already won several important awards. These included the Henri Vieuxtemps and François Prume prizes in 1939. He also received the Prix de Virtuosité from the Belgian government in 1940. During this time, he also studied music composition privately in Paris. His teacher was the famous Romanian violinist George Enescu.
A Rising Star
Arthur Grumiaux made his first big performance in Belgium. He played with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1945, he made his debut in Britain. He performed with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. After this, he became a professor of violin at the Royal Conservatory. This was the same school where he had once studied as a student.
People often compared his playing style to other great violinists. These included Eugène Ysaÿe, another famous Belgian violinist. They also compared him to Pablo de Sarasate from Spain.
Special Partnerships
One of Arthur Grumiaux's greatest joys was working with pianist Clara Haskil. She was a classical pianist born in Romania and later lived in Switzerland. They often performed together. Sometimes, they would even switch instruments for fun. This helped them see the music from a different point of view.
Arthur felt a great sadness when Clara Haskil passed away. She died after a fall at a train station. She was on her way to a concert with him.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1973, Arthur Grumiaux received a special honor. King Baudouin of Belgium made him a baron. This was to recognize his amazing contributions to music.
Even though he had diabetes, Arthur continued to perform and record music. He mostly played concerts in Western Europe. He passed away suddenly in Brussels in 1986. He was 65 years old when he died from a stroke.
Images for kids
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Arthur Grumiaux (1965)
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Logo of the competition
See also
In Spanish: Arthur Grumiaux para niños
