Maria João Pires
Portuguese classical pianist (born 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alexandre Barbosa and the second or paternal family name is Pires.
Maria João Alexandre Barbosa Pires (Portuguese: [mɐˈɾi.ɐ ʒwɐ̃w ˈpiɾɨʃ]; born 23 July 1944) is a Portuguese classical pianist, widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of the repertoire of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Birth name | Maria João Alexandre Barbosa Pires |
Born | (1944-07-23) 23 July 1944 (age 80) Lisbon, Portugal |
Genres | Classical Music |
Occupation(s) | Pianist |
Instrument | Piano |
Labels | Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Classics |
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