The Rachel S. Thaler Concert Piano Series presents Hélène Grimaud, piano
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The Rachel S. Thaler Concert Piano Series presents Hélène Grimaud, piano
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7 PM | Ford Hall
Tickets are required. Reserve your free tickets at:
https://www.purplepass.com/events/388525-the-rachel-s-thaler-concert-pianist-series-presents-helene-grimaud-nov-3rd-2026
Renaissance woman Hélène Grimaud is not only a passionate pianist who performs with profound poetic expression and incomparable technical mastery. She is equally distinguished as a committed environmentalist, a compassionate human rights advocate, and an author. Her dedication to music is mirrored by the breadth and depth of her engagement with environmental protection, literature, and the arts.
Born in Aix-en-Provence, Hélène Grimaud studied with Jacqueline Courtin and Pierre Barbizet in Marseille. At 13, she was accepted into the Paris Conservatoire, and in 1987 she gave her debut recital in Tokyo. That same year, Daniel Barenboim invited her to perform with the Orchestre de Paris, marking the beginning of her career.
In 1995, she made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Claudio Abbado, followed by her appearance with the New York Philharmonic under Kurt Masur in 1999. Her environmental commitment led her to found the Wolf Conservation Center in Upper New York State. She is also a member of Musicians for Human Rights and has authored four books, published in several languages.