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Van Cliburn—Moscow

Van Cliburn was born Harvey Lavan Cliburn, Jr. on July 12, 1934, in Shreveport... more

Joyce Yang—Classical Pianist

In November 2006, Joyce Yang makes her New York Philharmonic debut with Lorin Maazel in Avery Fisher Hall, preceded by concerts with them in Korea. ... Joyce Yang continues to captivate audiences and colleagues with her warm and generous personality, combined with musicianship that belies her age. ... Born in Seoul, Korea, Joyce received her first piano lessons at age four from her aunt. ... Winning at the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Greenfield Competition led to a performance of the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Philadelphia Orchestra when she was just twelve. Joyce Yang is featured in In the Heart of Music, the film documentary about the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Her debut disc distributed by harmonia mundi usa includes live performances of works by Bach, Liszt, Scarlatti, and the Australian composer Carl Vine.

Bart Berman—Classical Pianist

American Record Guide Bart Berman studied composition with Bertus van Lier at the Music Academy of Amsterdam and with Wouter van den Berg, next to his studies in piano performance.

Richard Goode—classical pianist

Richard Goode (born June 1, 1943) is an American classical pianist, known especially for his interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven and chamber music.

Jon Nakamatsu—California

Twenty-eight-year-old teacher Jon Nakamatsu wins the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the world's premier piano prize, which carries a $200,000 purse.

Martin Stadtfeld—Classical Pianist

Sony Classical Recording Artist Martin Stadtfeld is one of the most successful Bach interpreters of the younger generation. His first CD of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations, released in April 2004, already ranks first on the classical charts. Recently, the German leading newspaper “Die Welt” called him a “supernatural talent.” ... In addition to his success in Leipzig, Mr. Stadtfeld has won music awards and prizes at many international competitions. ... Born in Germany, Martin Stadtfeld made his concert debut at the age of nine.

Jerome Lowenthal—classical pianist

Jerome Lowenthal (born February 11, 1932 in Philadelphia) is an American classical pianist.

Menahem Pressler—Classical Pianist

Menahem Pressler, founding member and pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio, Born in Magdeburg, Germany, Menahem Pressler received most of his musical training www.indiana.edu/~alldrp/members/pressler.html - 4k - Menahem Mazuz - Attorney General Menahem Mazuz was born in 1955 in Djerba, Tunisia, one of nine brothers and sisters.

Grigory Sokolov—Russian Classical Pianist

Grigory Sokolov - piano: cds and downloads overview on Classic Cat Beethoven, L. van: 7: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major [3 Allegro] 4'47 m128 Sonata No. 3, Op. 5 Grigory Sokolov Buy used from $ 9.99 Sonatas for piano No2; Etudes Op25 Grigory Sokolov

Artur Schnabel—pianist

Artur Schnabel (1882-1951), who achieved world-wide fame as a pianist and teacher, has only in recent years become more widely known as a composer of bold originality and splendid accomplishment. He began composing in childhood and published his first piano pieces at the age of sixteen. ... As he became more and more famous and in demand as a performer, he sometimes referred to himself as an "amateur composer," and to his composing as a "sport." ...

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