10 Facts About Verda Erman

1.

Verda Erman then worked with pianist Lazare Levy to improve her skills on the piano.

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2.

Verda Erman's enrolled in lessons on counterpoint and harmony from French composer, Noel Gallon.

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3.

Verda Erman's gave a series of concerts in Paris before returning to Turkey.

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4.

Verda Erman's won first prize in the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition in Paris in October 1963.

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5.

In 1965, Verda Erman placed second in the Canada International Piano Competition.

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6.

Verda Erman was honored as a State Artist in 1971, the year the honorary title was created.

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7.

Verda Erman's toured extensively around the world as a guest musician after 1971.

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8.

Verda Erman's enjoyed successful tenures in Belgrade, Paris, Montreal and Bucharest.

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9.

Verda Erman's continued to perform with the Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra as a vocal artist on the orchestra's European tours.

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10.

Verda Erman died in Paris on 21 July 2014, possibly of leukemia, at the age of 70.

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