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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen

Biography

Shortly after his debut as a pianist in Trondheim in the spring of 1842, Thomas Tellefsen left for Paris to study music. He established himself relatively quickly in the cultural metropolis, where he won international recognition as a composer, piano virtuoso and teacher. He produced 44 original works, most of which are written for solo piano. His list of works also comprises a relatively large number of chamber music pieces and two piano concertos.

Tellefsen was introduced to Chopin in November 1844, and studied with him on a regular basis until May 1847. During this period Tellefsen underwent intensive development both as a performer and as a composer, and a close friendship developed between the two musicians. After Chopin"s death, Thomas Tellefsen took over a number of Chopin"s piano students in Paris. These students were mostly members of the French, British and Polish aristocracy and upper classes. Tellefsen rapidly gained a reputation as an extremely gifted piano teacher, and became a sought-after pedagogue among the "highest circles" in Paris.

Ingrid Loe Dalaker

Thomas D.A. Tellefsen

Discography

Thomas D. A. Tellefsen: The Complete Works for Piano Solo

11.03.2011

The complete piano works of Chopin"s only pupil! Norwegian piano nestor Einar Steen-Nøkleberg has recorded the complete piano music of Grieg, Sæverud and Kjærulf in awarded reference recordings. He now adds T.D.A. Tellefsen to this impressive list, and the result is overwhelming.
Thomas D.A. Tellefsen Chamber Works

02.02.2004

Only 19 years old, more or less directly from his debut as a concert pianist in his hometown of Trondheim, Thomas D. A. Tellefsen traveled to remote Paris to further his studies in music. Immensely talented, Thomas quickly made his way to the inner circles of this musical metropolis, and in 1844 he was introduced to Fréderic Chopin.
Thomas D. A. Tellefsen: The Piano Concertos

21.11.2005

Reviving the name of piano virtuoso and composer Thomas Tellefsen, Einar Steen-Nøkleberg follows his recent acclaimed recording of the chamber music here with two splendid piano concertos. Tellefsen, being the colleague of Chopin in Paris, wrote music in the great romantic tradition, and Nøkleberg is just the man to make these notes into the most beautiful music.