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Julius Katchen
Who
Julius Katchen · Arts & Literature
What
Classical pianist
When
1926, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA — 1969, Paris, France
Where
United States · France
Biography
Julius Katchen is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist
How & why
Julius Katchen was an American concert pianist admired for his commanding technique and above all for his complete recordings of the solo piano music of Brahms, still regarded as a benchmark. Based mainly in Paris, he enjoyed a major European concert career until his early death at 42. Katchen was Jewish, born to a Jewish family in Long Branch, New Jersey.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical pianist
1926
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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