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István Thomán

(1862-1940 classical pianist, piano teacher · Hungary · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77

István Thomán was a Hungarian piano virtuoso and music educator. He was a notable piano teacher, with students including Béla Bartók, Ernő Dohnányi, Paul de Marky who later taught Oscar Peterson in Quebec, Gisela Selden-Goth, and Georges Cziffra. His six-volume Technique of Piano Playing is still in use today.

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Country
Hungary
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1862 to 1940 · aged 77