Collection: CIPA DICHTER: THE MUSICAL HERITAGE SOCIETY RECORDINGS
Cipa Dichter is a distinguished Brazilian-born American pianist, widely celebrated for her successful and enduring musical partnership with her husband, pianist Misha Dichter. Together, they formed one of the most acclaimed piano duos of their generation.
Born in Brazil, Cipa showed prodigious musical talent early on. She pursued advanced studies in the United States, notably at The Juilliard School, where she honed her considerable skills and where she met Misha. While possessing the talent for a significant solo career, her path became closely intertwined with her husband's following their marriage.
The Dichter Duo quickly gained international recognition for their remarkable synchronicity, shared musical insight, and technical brilliance. Their performances were characterized by a seamless blend of individual virtuosity and unified artistic vision. They toured extensively, appearing with major orchestras and in recital halls worldwide, presenting a broad repertoire encompassing staples of the two-piano and piano-four-hands literature, from Mozart and Schubert to Rachmaninoff and Lutosławski.
Their collaboration resulted in numerous highly regarded recordings, further solidifying their reputation and contributing significantly to the available discography for piano duos. Cipa Dichter's contribution was integral to the duo's success, her refined artistry and collaborative sensitivity complementing Misha's powerful pianism.
Though primarily known for her duo work, Cipa Dichter's musicianship stands on its own merit. Through decades of performance and recording, she has earned a respected place in the world of classical piano, particularly demonstrating the profound artistic possibilities inherent in the partnership of two pianists.
