Verda Erman

"[1] She studied under French pianist Lucette Descaves and graduated from the conservatory with the highest honors.

[1] Erman then worked with pianist Lazare Lévy to improve her skills on the piano.

[1] She also enrolled in lessons on counterpoint and harmony from French composer, Noël Gallon.

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

Pianist Rudolf Serkin invited her to the Marlboro Music School and Festival in the U.S. state of Vermont.