Lili Kraus facts for kids
Lili Kraus (born April 3, 1903 – died November 6, 1986) was a famous Hungarian pianist. She was known for playing the music of Mozart and Beethoven.
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The Life of Lili Kraus
Early Life and Musical Training
Lili Kraus was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1903. Her father was from the Czech Lands. Her mother was from a Jewish Hungarian family.
She started studying music at a young age. At 17, she joined the Budapest Conservatory. There, she learned from famous composers like Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók. In the 1930s, she continued her studies. She worked with teachers like Artur Schnabel in Berlin. He helped her focus on classical music.
A Global Musician
Lili Kraus quickly became known for playing Mozart and Beethoven. Her early performances were with violinist Szymon Goldberg. They played chamber music together. These shows helped her become famous around the world.
In the 1930s, she traveled a lot. She performed in Europe, Japan, Australia, and South Africa. In 1940, she started a tour in Asia. While in Java, she and her family were captured. They were held in a camp by the Japanese from 1943 to 1945.
Life After the War
After the war ended, Lili Kraus moved to New Zealand. She enjoyed her time there. She played music, performed concerts, and taught students. She became a citizen of New Zealand. She then started her career again. She taught and toured widely.
In the early 1950s, she played all of Beethoven's sonatas. She performed these with violinist Henri Temianka. From 1967 to 1983, she taught at Texas Christian University. This university is in Fort Worth.
In 1982, she was a judge. She helped choose winners at the Paloma O'Shea International Piano Competition. Later, she lived in Asheville, North Carolina. She passed away there in 1986.
Her Family
Lili Kraus was married to Otto Mandl. He was a wealthy engineer and philosopher. They got married on October 31, 1930. Mr. Mandl sold his business. He wanted to help Lili Kraus with her music career. They had two children, Ruth and Michael.
See also
In Spanish: Lili Kraus para niños
