Nico Kaufmann
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Nico Kaufmann ( 24 June 1916 – 23 November 1996)[1] was a Swiss pianist and composer.
Life
[edit | edit source]Kaufmann was born in Zürich. Nico Kaufmann's father, Willi Kaufmann-Ernst (1887–1942), was a doctor and did compose; his mother's family had become wealthy thanks to the invention of the urinal.[2] In addition to his studies at the Zürich Conservatory he was for a short time (1937) Vladimir Horowitz's only disciple during his time living in Europe,[1] after he met the touring pianist working at the Theater Basel.[3] His playing was awarded with the first prize at the VII Concours de Geneve (1945).[4] But he did not follow the classical career path of a concert pianist and became the Cabaret Cornichon's composer, arranger and musical director, writing the music for their successful programs and touring in Switzerland and beyond.[3]
He died in Zürich.
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