Geneviève Joy obituary

Renowned French classical pianistThe French pianist Geneviève Joy, who has died aged 90, was at the heart of French musical life in the 20th century. She gave the first performance of many works, including the Piano Sonata (1946-48) by her husband Henri Dutilleux, and was a renowned chamber musician who for many years taught at the Paris Conservatoire.Joy was born in Bernaville, a village in the Somme department, to a French mother and Irish father. She recalled visiting Dublin as a child and...

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