Alicia De Larrocha passed away on Friday, leaving behind her two children and an enduring legacy as one of the greatest pianists of her time. Known for her expressive playing and mastery of Spanish music, De Larrocha enjoyed a lengthy career, retiring in 2003 at age 80. There is a charming obituary at the BBC here.

Posted on September 26th, 2009 at 11:35 pm | Filed under General |