Early life
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Maria João Pires: 10 facts about the great pianist
1. Early life
Born in Lisbon on 23 July 1944, Maria João Pires played her first recital aged five. She studied composition and music theory at the Lisbon Conservatory, followed by further studies in Munich and Hanover, Germany. She made her London debut in 1986 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
