Miguel Farré Mallofré facts for kids
Miguel Farré Mallofré (born February 23, 1936 – died May 29, 2021) was a talented Spanish pianist and music teacher. His name in Catalan, the language of his home region, was Miquel Farré i Mallofré. He came from Terrassa, a city in Catalonia, Spain. When he was younger, Miguel Farré was also one of Spain's best chess players. He earned the important title of International Master in 1959 and played for Spain in two big chess tournaments called Chess Olympiads.
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Miguel Farré's Chess Journey
Miguel Farré Mallofré was a very skilled chess player from a young age. He competed in two World Junior Chess Championships. These are big tournaments for young chess players from all over the world.
Early Chess Competitions
In 1953, Miguel Farré played in his first World Junior Championship. He did very well, finishing second in the "B" final. This meant he was 10th overall in the entire competition. He played again in 1955 and finished third. In that tournament, he was only behind two future chess stars, Boris Spassky and Edmar Mednis.
National Chess Success
Miguel Farré also achieved great results in chess within Spain. He came in second place in the Catalan Championship twice, in both 1955 and 1957. In 1957, he also took second place in the Spanish Championship. He was just behind another famous Spanish player, Arturo Pomar.
Playing for Spain: Chess Olympiads
Farré proudly represented Spain in two major international team events called Chess Olympiads. In 1958, he played on board 4 and scored 10 wins out of 15 games. Two years later, in 1960, he scored 8½ points out of 15 games. Because of his strong performances, he was given the prestigious International Master title in 1959.
Focusing on Music
After 1961, Miguel Farré decided to focus more on his music career. His last big chess tournament was in Torremolinos that year. He tied for fourth place, behind top players like Svetozar Gligoric and Arturo Pomar. Even though he stopped playing high-level chess, he continued to play for his local club, CE Terrassa, until 1981.
Miguel Farré's Music Career
Miguel Farré was not just a chess master; he was also an incredibly talented pianist. His dedication to music led him to a successful career as a performer and a teacher.
Winning Music Awards
In 1954, Farré won the very first Maria Canals International Music Competition. This was a huge achievement and showed his amazing skill as a pianist. This competition is still very important today for young musicians.
Teaching Music
In 1968, Miguel Farré became the head of the piano department at the Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona. This was a very important job, and he held this position for many years, teaching countless students until he passed away. He helped many young pianists learn and grow.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Farré Mallofré para niños
