Leon Fleisher
Leon Fleisher · Arts & Literature
Classical pianist
1928, San Francisco, California, USA — 2020, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
United States
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Leon Fleisher was an American classical pianist and conductor of Jewish heritage, a child prodigy who studied with Artur Schnabel and became one of the leading pianists of his generation. After losing the use of his right hand to focal dystonia, he built a celebrated career in left-hand repertoire, conducting and teaching, and eventually returned to two-hand playing after decades of treatment. His resilience made him a revered figure in music.
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Classical pianist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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