Roger Muraro, born on May 13, 1959, in Lyon, France, is a distinguished classical pianist renowned for his interpretations of Olivier Messiaen’s music. Of Italian descent, Muraro began his musical journey with the saxophone before teaching himself piano and studying under Suzy Bossard at the Conservatoire de Lyon. At 17, he caught the attention of Yvonne Loriod, Messiaen’s wife, and later became her student at the Paris Conservatoire, earning first prizes in piano and chamber music. His career gained momentum after winning fourth prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986 and receiving the Victoire de la Musique award for instrumental soloist. Muraro’s performances of Messiaen’s works, including Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, garnered praise from the composer himself for his technical brilliance and emotional depth. His recordings of Messiaen’s complete piano repertoire earned accolades such as the Diapason d’Or. He has also recorded Ravel’s complete piano works, which were highly acclaimed for their faithful yet original interpretations.
