Elena Bibescu | |
|---|---|
 Princess Elena Bibescu in a Romanian national costume | |
| Born | Elena Epureanu 1855 |
| Died | 18 October 1902 (aged 46–47) |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Alma mater | Vienna Conservatory |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Spouse | Alexandru Bibescu |
| Children | Antoine Bibesco Emmanuel Bibesco Hélène Bibesco |
| Father | Manolache Costache Epureanu |
Princess Elena Bibescu (1855 – October 18, 1902) was a Romanian noblewoman and pianist, regarded as one of the greatest pianists of Europe in the nineteenth century.[1][2]
In France, she became famous for being an outstanding pianist, but also for being a protector of culture. Princess Bibescu held, for three decades, one of the most prestigious salons of Paris in the second half of the 19th century.[3] Marcel Proust, Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, Pierre Loti, Anatole France, Claude Debussy and Charles Gounod were just a few of the great European personalities who frequented the famous artistic salon.[4][5][6]
- ^ C.D. Zeletin: Principesa Elena Bibescu, muziciană de geniu 24.02.2008 (archive from 14 April 2014 (accessed 26 March 2017).
- ^ ""Vicemama" lui George Enescu".
- ^ "Radio Romania Muzical".
- ^ "Pianista princiară - Fundatia România Literara". Archived from the original on 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ^ ""Vicemama" lui George Enescu".
- ^ "Radio Romania Muzical".