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Ruth Laredo

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Ruth Laredo · Arts & Literature

What

Classical pianist

When

1937, Detroit, Michigan, USA — 2005, New York City, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Ruth Laredo is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist

How & why

Ruth Laredo was an American classical pianist, sometimes called 'the First Lady of the American piano,' known for landmark complete recordings of the solo piano works of Rachmaninoff and Scriabin. A pupil of Rudolf Serkin, she was a devoted recitalist and teacher. She was Jewish, born Ruth Meckler in Detroit.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Classical pianist

1937

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music