Vivian Florian

Name:	Vivian Florian
Location:	Los Angeles United States 90068
Contact:	Contact the Harris Shore Company for Ms. Florian harrisshore@sbcglobal.net telephone:323-874-3071 or 213-453-8678 Send Vivian Florian a message

Additional Info:	Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Vivian Florian - Concert Virtuoso Linked by birth and environment with the great Chopin, her very fiver is steeped in the traditions of the great composer. She studied since the age of five at the Paris Conservatory. Upon graduation from the conservatory she went on to win the 1st Grand Prix and other top honors. In the rural solitude of Saint-Gratien near Paris, Ms. Florian took it upon herself to memorize, in their entirety, the complete works of Albeniz, Bach, Bethoven, Chopin, Faure, Granados, Liszt, Ravel, and finally, the Busoni-Paganini-Liszt, Godowsky-Chopin arrangements and concertos. In addition, a considerable amount of brilliant, unpublished manuscripts were given to her by Paderewski and they are now included in her repertoire. Her studies were interrupted from time to time for appearances with the Orchestra of the Palais de Chaillot, the Grand Orchestra Pasdeloup and Lamoureux, concerts and soiree organized by the famous French artist, Mme Utrillo; the Salle Chopin, Salle Playel, Salle Gaveau, Post Parisiene and Radio Paris. In 1995 she played at the Royal Opera Hall in the presence of the Queen. She has made appearances at the Hollywood Bowl under the direction of Eugene Ormandy, and with the Buffalo Orchestra in New York. Ms. Florian was invited to play at the White House for the Kennedy Family. She has played for audiences in Southern California at the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, and she has enchanted and thrilled audiences throughout the United States with her talent and passion for music. India – In recital… she is utterly magnificent! Her Chopin is a delicate tracery of romantic pianoforte.” Bombay Diary “This Concert Virtuoso created a sensation here!” Times of India “Amazing Virtuoso display, flawlessly brilliant technique! Seldom do we come across so delicate, fragrant, and convincing interpretations of the Chopin Etudesk, or the technical and physical resources she displayed in Godowsky’s Etudes for left hand alone!” --- Bombay Review Canada - “A true protégée of the great Paderewski, she is recognized as a pianist of rare distinction. Toronto has never known anything or anyone more exquisite in music.” – Star USA - “Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt would love to hear her again and again!” Singed, Eleanor Roosevelt, U. S. Delegation, General Soiree at George V. Hotel Astoria, Paris (Excerpt from original letter). She has also been thanked by president Eisenhower for her contribution to troop, hospital and U. N. entertainment in the European theater. New York City - At the peak of her career, Ms. Florian’s concert in New York’s Town Hall drew this most significant comment – “She is probably the world’s greatest living pianist!” New York Times France – “M’lle Vivian Florian, holder of the Grand Prix of the Conservatoire Nartionalde Musique, had a great success last Saturday at the Palais de Chaillot. She is a very eclectic and delicious fantaisiste!” – L’Intransigeant “She achieved a great success in the Liszt Rhaposody…a virtuoso we can be proud of!” - Paris Soir “The quiet assurance of her loveliness belied the compelling fire of her artistry!” - Le Matin Vivian Florian 323-851-1718 or contact the Harris Shore Company – 323-874-3071
Fees:	$ 45.00 Dollars Per Hour I prefer to accompany singers at my home in Hollywood when rehearsing, and will travel in town to accompany for auditions and performances. I only charge $50 to travel within ten miles of my home for auditions. My fee to accompany a performance can range from $75 - $150 depending on travel and length of performance. I also teach piano.
Instruments:	Piano
Additional Specialisms:	Early Music

Vivian Florian

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