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Alicia de Larrocha was the third of four children, her father having studied piano with Enrique Granados.

Spanish composer, one of the greatest pianists of the second half of the 20th century, and the most famous pianist in Spain and the Hispanic world.

On May 23, , we commemorate the centennial of legendary Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha (–).

Alicia de Larrocha y de la Calle, celebrated as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.

Born in Barcelona in , she gave her first recital at age six and made her orchestral debut aged The last of some 4, concerts was in.

On May 23, , we commemorate the centennial of legendary Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha (–).!

Alicia de Larrocha

Spanish pianist (–)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Larrocha and the second or maternal family name is de la Calle.

Alicia de Larrocha
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Born	Alicia de Larrocha y de la Calle 23 May Barcelona, Spain
Died	25 September (aged 86) Barcelona, Spain
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Alicia de Larrocha y de la Calle (23 May &#;&#; 25 September ) was a Spanish pianist and composer.

She was considered one of the great piano legends of the 20th century.^[1]Reuters called her "the greatest Spanish pianist in history",^[2]Time "one of the world's most outstanding pianists",^[3] and The Guardian "the leading Spanish pianist of her time".^[4]

She won four Grammy Awards, out of fourteen nominations, and a Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts.

She is credited with bringing greater popularity to the compositions of Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados.^[2] In