Nico Kaufmann
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Nico Kaufmann was a Swiss
pianist and composer.
In addition to his studies at the Zürich Conservatory he was for a short time (1937) Vladimir Horowitz
's only disciple in his European time. He then became the Cabaret Cornichon's arranger and musical conductor, and took part at the VII Concours de Geneve
(1945), which he won.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
pianist and composer.
In addition to his studies at the Zürich Conservatory he was for a short time (1937) Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz was a Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist and minor composer. His technique and use of tone color and the excitement of his playing were legendary. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.-Life and early...
's only disciple in his European time. He then became the Cabaret Cornichon's arranger and musical conductor, and took part at the VII Concours de Geneve
Geneva International Music Competition
The Geneva International Music Competition is a music competitions held in Geneva, founded in 1939 in the Geneva Conservatory for a wide variety of instruments, voice, conducting, and chamber music.-See also:* List of classical music competitions* World Federation of International Music...
(1945), which he won.