Pascal Rogé facts for kids

Pascal Rogé is a famous French pianist. He was born on April 6, 1951, in Paris, France. He is known for playing beautiful classical music.

He especially loves music by French composers. These include famous names like Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. But he also plays music by German and Austrian masters. These include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Pascal Rogé's Early Life and Career

Pascal Rogé in 1973 during one of his tours in Southern Africa.

Pascal Rogé first played for an audience in 1960. He performed pieces called Préludes by Claude Debussy. He later won a special piano prize at the Paris Conservatory. This is a very famous music school.

He also worked with another great pianist, Julius Katchen. When he was seventeen, Pascal Rogé started giving concerts in big European cities. He even signed a special contract with Decca. This record company helped him release his music.

Performing Around the World

Pascal Rogé has a special connection with French composers. He loves playing their music. Some of these composers are Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré, and Francis Poulenc.

He also plays chamber music. This is music for a small group of instruments. He has performed with groups like the Pasquier Trio. He has also played with musicians such as Pierre Amoyal. Pascal Rogé gives concerts all over the world. He performs in many major music centers.

He was often invited to Canada by conductor Charles Dutoit. They worked together with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

New Music and Collaborations

In 2011, Pascal Rogé and his wife, Ami, played a new piece of music. It was a concerto for two pianos. The Australian composer Matthew Hindson wrote it for them. This special piece celebrated their recent wedding.

External Links

• Official website: http://www.pascalroge.net
• [ Biography from Allmusic]
• Hear Pascal Rogé in concert from WGBH Boston

See also

In Spanish: Pascal Rogé para niños