Ninon de Gressy
1841–1938 (age 97)
Biography
Ninon de Gressy (1841–1938) carried the lyric tradition of French piano performance through a remarkable lifespan that spanned much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Revered for her elegance at the keyboard, she nurtured generations of listeners with concerts that combined sensitivity and disciplined musicianship.
Her presence remained a steady anchor in the cultural life of her community, and she is remembered with gratitude for the depth of feeling she brought to every interpretation. Ninon de Gressy rests in the peaceful cemetery of Égreville, where admirers can reflect on a career devoted to the piano.