Idil Biret was five when she played piano for Turkish President Ismet Inönü, leading to "Idil's Law" allowing her to study in Paris. She worked under strict supervision, meeting legendary pianists like Arthur Rubinstein, who was moved to tears by her playing. Despite her success, Idil longed for freedom. Her atonal improvisations still evoke a sense of mystery.
Idil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy
At the age of seven, Idil's life took a dramatic turn when she was chosen to study in Paris after a special law was passed by the Turkish congress, offering her a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
