Josef Lhévinne
Josef Lhévinne · Arts & Literature
Classical pianist
1874, Oryol, Russian Empire — 1944, New York City, New York, USA
Russia · Germany · United States
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Josef Lhévinne was a Russian-born classical pianist renowned for his flawless technique and beautiful tone, especially in the Romantic repertoire of Chopin, Schumann and the Russian composers. With his wife Rosina he was a celebrated teacher at the Juilliard School, shaping many leading pianists. Born to a Jewish family in Oryol, he settled in the United States after years in Russia and Germany.
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Classical pianist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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