Ruth Nye is a notable pianist and teacher of Australian origin. She was a pupil and companion of the great pianist Claudio Arrau for some 30 years up until his death in 1991. Nye had a career as a concert pianist before turning her attention to teaching. She has built a widespread reputation as one of the world's foremost piano teachers. Ruth Nye is currently on the faculty of the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, UK and the Royal College of Music in London, UK. She also gives many master classes and talks throughout the world. Claudio Arrau Claudio Arrau León (February 6, 1903 – June 9, 1991) was a Chilean pianist of world fame for his deep interpretations of a huge, vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20th-century composers. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Yehudi Menuhin album cover Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM, KBE (April 22, 1916 – March 12, 1999) was a Jewish-born, American violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in the United Kingdom and eventually became a British citizen. ... // The Royal College of Music from Prince Consort Road, London The Royal College of Music is a prestigious music school located in Kensington, London. ...