Jacques Thibaud facts for kids
Jacques Thibaud (born September 27, 1880 – died September 1, 1953) was a famous French violin player. He was known for his amazing talent and beautiful music.
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About His Life
Early Years and Training
Jacques Thibaud was born in Bordeaux, a city in France. He started learning the violin from his father. When he was just thirteen, he went to the famous Paris Conservatoire to continue his studies.
In 1896, Jacques won a special violin prize at the conservatory. He shared this award with Pierre Monteux, who later became a very famous conductor.
Overcoming Challenges
After being injured during World War I, Jacques Thibaud had to work hard. He needed to practice a lot to get his violin skills back to their best. He showed great determination.
In 1943, Jacques Thibaud and a pianist named Marguerite Long started something special. They created the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition. This competition is for talented violinists and pianists. It happens every year in Paris. Since 2011, singers also join the competition. It is now called the Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition, honoring a singer named Régine Crespin.
Musical Partnerships
Thibaud was not only a great solo violinist. He was also well-known for playing chamber music. This is music played by a small group of musicians. He was part of a famous piano trio with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals.
He also went on concert tours with other musicians. These included pianist Yves Nat and violinist George Enescu. Jacques Thibaud was good friends with another famous violinist, Eugène Ysaÿe. Ysaÿe even dedicated one of his violin pieces, the 2nd Sonata for solo violin, to Thibaud.
Some of Jacques Thibaud's students became famous musicians too. These included Manuel Quiroga, Eric Rosenblith, and Yfrah Neaman.
Tragic End
Sadly, on September 1, 1953, Jacques Thibaud died in a plane crash. The plane, Air France Flight 178, was flying towards Nice when it hit a mountain in the French Alps. Forty-one other people also died in the accident.
His valuable 1720 Stradivarius violin was destroyed in the crash. Investigators found that the plane crashed because of "controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)". This means the pilots were in control of the plane, but it accidentally flew into the ground or a mountain.
See also
In Spanish: Jacques Thibaud para niños
