John O'Conor

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John O'Conor

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Why Is John O'Conor Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John O'Conor is an Irish pianist and pedagogue, and former director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Early career Born in Dublin, O'Conor attended Belvedere College in that city. During his early Dublin studies, his main piano teacher was J. J. O'Reilly. Later he was awarded an Austrian Government scholarship that enabled him to study in Vienna with the renowned pedagogue Dieter Weber. He also made a special study of Beethoven with the legendary German pianist Wilhelm Kempff. In 1973 O'Conor was unanimously awarded First Prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna which launched his international career, and in 1975 he won First Prize at the Bösendorfer Competition.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With John O'Conor?

John O'Conor is affiliated with the following schools:

• Manhattan School of Music
• Royal Irish Academy of Music