Cécile Ousset is a celebrated French pianist, renowned for her deep interpretations and virtuosic performances of the Romantic and early 20th-century piano repertoire. Born on January 23, 1936, in Tarbes, France, Ousset began showing an extraordinary talent for piano from a young age. Her studies at the Paris Conservatoire under the guidance of Marcel Ciampi laid the foundation for a career that would span many decades, earning her accolades and admirers around the world. Ousset's playing is characterized by a rich, profound sound coupled with a technical mastery that allows her to tackle some of the most challenging works in the piano literature with apparent ease.

Throughout her illustrious career, Cécile Ousset has recorded a wide range of repertoire, with a special affinity for the works of Sergei Rachmaninov, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Liszt, among others. Her discography includes landmark recordings of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 30, and Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36, as well as Beethoven's Piano Variations, and Liszt's Piano Sonata in B Minor. Ousset's performances are celebrated for their emotional depth, clear articulation, and insightful interpretations, making her recordings cherished by both classical music connoisseurs and casual listeners alike. Her artistry has secured her a place among the foremost pianists of her generation, and her contributions to the world of classical music continue to be celebrated globally.

Genres

French Classical Piano

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Latest Release

Ballade - A Piano Exhibition

Cecile Ousset•

Claude Debussy•

Erik Satie•

Frédéric Chopin•

Maurice Ravel•

Modest Mussorgsky

Album - 65 Tracks - Released November 17, 2024