Henri Bertini

About

Classical musician skilled in chamber music. He was a well-known soloist admired for his evenness, clarity, and quality of sound.

Before Fame

He began a tour of England, Holland, Flanders, and Germany when he was only 12.

Trivia

He wrote 20 books containing roughly 500 studies and also published "Le Rudiment du pianiste," a book on piano method.

Family Life

He was a child prodigy whose talents were nurtured by his father and his brother.

Associated With

He was criticized by Robert Schumann for music that was "as smooth as silk and satin" and for writing overly long movements.