Ernesto Berúmen
Appearance
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Ernesto Berúmen was a Mexican best known for his skill as a pianist. Berumen studied piano in Leipzig and Vienna, settling in New York City in 1917, months before the United States entered World War I. In New York he was known for the annual concerts he gave at the city's Aeolian Hall.[1][2] He is cited as an influential teacher of Cuban pianist Conchita Espinosa.[3]
References
- ^ Ernesto Berumen, Planist, Pleases, New York Times, 31 March 1922, page 25.
- ^ Ernesto Berumen Plays Novelties, New York Times, 21 February 1920, page 11.
- ^ About Conchita Espinosa from the Conchita Espinosa Academy official site