France Ellegaard settled in Finland after marrying the painter Birger Carlstedt in 1949, and she took up Finnish citizenship.
Performer Biography
During World War II, France Ellegaard remained in Stockholm after obtaining a temporary permit for Sweden in 1943, having previously been compelled to perform in Germany and France.
Performer Biography
France Ellegaard considered her performances in a trio with violinist Anja Ignatius and cellist Pentti Rautawaara between 1961 and 1965 among the highlights of her career.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album are from Finnish radio archives (YLE) and were previously unissued, making them a precious legacy of Ellegaard's performances.
Performer Biography
France Ellegaard, the Danish pianist featured on this album, was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the age of nine and graduated in 1932 with multiple premier prix.
Album & Artwork
The cover art for this album is a painting titled 'La cathédrale engloutie' by Birger Carlstedt, the husband of pianist France Ellegaard, and was inspired by her playing.
Performer Biography
Ellegaard made her Parisian concerto debut at age 12, playing Rimsky-Korsakov's Piano Concerto with the Orchestre Lamoureux under Albert Wolff.
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