Luise Vosgerchian

Luise Vosgerchian (November 9, 1922 - March 13, 2000) was a concert pianist and music professor at Harvard University.[1] She taught at Harvard beginning in 1959[2] and was a mentor to many prominent musicians.

She studied at the New England Conservatory. In 1948 The New York Times wrote about one of her recitals.[3]

She met Kamil Pagacik in Paris in 1949 and married him. Before Harvard she taught at Brandeis University.

Harvard awards a Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award.[2]

In an interview she described Harvard's Basic Piano Program.[4]

Among her most notable students were Yoyo Ma, Bobby McFerrin, Richard St. Clair and Allison Charney.

A memorial service with performances was held for her at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge and recorded.[5]

References
  1. "Luise Vosgerchian". February 8, 2007.
  2. "The Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award". ofa.fas.harvard.edu.
  3. "Luise Vosgerchian Gives Piano Recital". December 20, 1948 – via NYTimes.com.
  4. Vosgerchian, Luise. "The Basic Piano Program at Harvard University - College Music Symposium". symposium.music.org.
  5. In remembrance of Luise Vosgerchian. November 29, 2000. OCLC 77990576 – via Open WorldCat.
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