Tatiana Nikolayeva facts for kids
Tatiana Petrovna Nikolayeva (born May 4, 1924 – died November 22, 1993) was a very talented musician from the Soviet Union. She was a brilliant pianist, a creative composer (meaning she wrote music), and a dedicated teacher.
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Who Was Tatiana Nikolayeva?
Tatiana Nikolayeva was born in a place called Bezhitsa, in the Bryansk district, on May 4, 1924. Music was a big part of her family life. Her mother was a professional pianist who studied at a famous music school called the Moscow Conservatory. Her father also loved music and played the violin and cello as a hobby.
How Tatiana Became Famous
Tatiana became well-known after winning first prize in a major music competition called the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. This competition was held in Leipzig to celebrate 200 years since the death of the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
A very important composer named Dmitri Shostakovich was one of the judges at this competition. He was so impressed by Tatiana that he wrote a special set of 24 pieces for piano, called the 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87, and dedicated them to her. These pieces became a very important part of the music she played throughout her life.
Tatiana as a Teacher and Judge
Tatiana Nikolayeva also helped decide who would win in other big music competitions. She was a judge for important events like the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Leeds Piano Competition.
She was also a wonderful teacher. She taught many students, including famous pianists like Nikolai Lugansky and András Schiff. She even made her own special piano version of Sergei Prokofiev's famous story, Peter and the Wolf.
Her Final Performance
Tatiana Nikolayeva passed away on November 22, 1993, in San Francisco. She had a serious health issue during a performance of one of the pieces Shostakovich wrote for her.
People remember Tatiana Nikolayeva not just for playing Shostakovich's music, but also for her amazing way of playing Bach's music. She played with great musical smarts and really understood her piano.
What Music Did Tatiana Play?
Tatiana Nikolayeva had a wide range of music she performed. One important set of pieces she played was:
- Preludes, Op. 34 (Shostakovich)
What Music Did Tatiana Write?
Besides playing the piano, Tatiana Nikolayeva also wrote her own music. Some of her compositions include:
- Violin Concerto (written in 1972)
- Symphony (a large piece for orchestra, written in 1955 and updated in 1958)
- 24 Concert Études, Op. 13 (pieces to help musicians practice, written between 1951 and 1953)
- Piano Quintet (a piece for piano and four other instruments, written in 1947)
See also
In Spanish: Tatiana Nikoláyeva para niños
