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Harold Samuel

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Harold Samuel · Arts & Literature

What

Classical pianist

When

1879, London, England — 1937, London, England

Where

United Kingdom

Biography

Harold Samuel is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist

How & why

Harold Samuel was an English pianist and pedagogue who was among the first performers of the 20th century to devote himself to the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach, giving pioneering all-Bach recital cycles in London and New York. A professor at the Royal College of Music, he taught Benjamin Britten. He was born into a Jewish family in London.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Classical pianist

1879

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music