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Legendary Italian Pianist Maurizio Pollini Passes Away at 82

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🎹🇮🇹 Sad news in the music world as the acclaimed pianist Maurizio Pollini, known for his intellectual approach to art, has passed away at 82. 🌟 #RIP #MaurizioPollini #PianoMaestro

Legendary Italian pianist, Maurizio Pollini, renowned for his intellectual approach to music and life, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. Pollini's illustrious career was marked by his early triumph at the Chopin competition at just 19 years old, setting the stage for a lifetime of extraordinary performances. Known for his uncompromising style and refusal to be 'user-friendly,' Pollini garnered both accolades and criticism for his artistic integrity.

Pollini's legacy extends beyond his musical genius; he was also a notable political activist, adding depth to his persona. Critics often praised Pollini's unique blend of technical mastery and intellectual rigor in his playing, making him a standout figure in the classical music world. His performances at La Scala opera house in Milan were legendary, solidifying his status as a virtuoso.

Top pianists around the globe are paying tribute to the late maestro, highlighting Pollini's transformative impact on the classical music scene. With Pollini, music transcended mere notes; he turned composers like Chopin, Stockhausen, and Beethoven into vibrant storytellers, captivating audiences with his profound interpretations.

Maurizio Pollini's career was a testament to his unwavering dedication to the craft and his profound connection to the composers he brought to life through his playing. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers worldwide.

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Maurizio Pollini obituary (The Guardian)

Pianist who won the Chopin competition at 19 and who had an intellectual approach to art and life.

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Maurizio Pollini, Acclaimed Italian Pianist, Dies at age 82 (Billboard)

Maurizio Pollini, a Grammy-winning Italian pianist who performed frequently at La Scala opera house in Milan, has died. He was 82.

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Maurizio Pollini, pianist, political activist and uncompromising ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

One critic, after a severe recital, called him 'the Hosni Mubarak of pianists', but others admired his refusal to be 'user-friendly'

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Maurizio Pollini, pianist who reveled in demanding music, dies at 82 (The Boston Globe)

Maurizio Pollini, a celebrated Italian pianist whose playing combined intellectual rigor with technical mastery, died Saturday at age 82. · The death was ...

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Top pianists pay tribute to Pollini - Slippedisc (Slipped Disc)

With Pollini things were never simple – Chopin became the musical architect, Stockhausen the poet, Beethoven the philosopher. Many of us became better listeners ...

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Maurizio Pollino dies at 82: The celebrated pianist and grammy ... (NationalWorld)

One of the great pianists of our time has died. Maurizio Pollini was admired the world over for his deep, committed pianism and devotion to the composers he ...

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Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82 - - observerbd.com (Daily Observer)

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, a virtuoso of Chopin and Beethoven who enjoyed a decades-long collaboration with La Scala, died Saturday age 82, the Milan ...

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Maurizio Pollini, renowned Italian pianist, dies at 82 (Fox News)

Maurizio Pollini, a renowned Italian pianist best known for his performances in Milan, has passed away at the age of 82, according to La Scala opera house.

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Maurizio Pollini dies at 82 (Pianist Magazine)

Maurizio Pollini has passed away at the age of 82. The pianist died in his home city of Milan on 23 March. Pollini was highly regarded as one of the greats ...

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ITALIAN PIANIST MAURIZIO POLLINI DIES AT 82 (Zoomer Radio)

He was a Grammy winning Italian pianist who performed frequently at Milan's La Scala and at...

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Italian Pianist Maurizio Pollini has Died, Aged 82 (The Violin Channel)

The GRAMMY-winning pianist often performed at Milan's La Scala and held an international career spanning over 60 years.

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Remembering pianist Maurizio Pollini (1942 – 2024) | EarRelevant (EarRelevant)

Giorgio Koukl | 25 MAR 2024. When the Teatro alla Scala of Milan, Italy, announced the death of the great pianist Maurizio Pollini on the morning of March ...

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Maurizio Pollini, Celebrated Pianist Who Defined Modernism, Dies ... (The New York Times)

His recordings of Beethoven and Chopin were hailed as classics, but his technical ability sometimes invited controversy.

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Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82 (Jordan Times)

ROME, Italy — Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, a virtuoso of Chopin and Beethoven who enjoyed a decades-long collaboration with La Scala, died Saturday age ...

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Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82 (Jordan Times)

ROME, Italy — Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, a virtuoso of Chopin and Beethoven who enjoyed a decades-long collaboration with La Scala, died Saturday age ...

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