Jan Chiapusso

About

Classical musician who was trained by French composer Raoul Pugno and Scottish pianist Frederic Lamond. He taught pianist Rosalyn Tureck.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Cologne Conservatory in 1911.

Trivia

He embarked on a series of lecture tours called Tone Picture Recitals in which he showcased the influence of Javanese music on European composers.

Family Life

He married soprano and music instructor Beulah C. Hollingsworth in 1934.

Associated With

He was a devotee of Johann Sebastian Bach, even writing a book titled Bach's World, which was published a year before he died.