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Yakov Zak
Who
Yakov Zak · Arts & Literature
What
Classical pianist
When
1913, Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) — 1976, Moscow, USSR (Russia)
Where
Ukraine · Russia
Biography
Yakov Zak is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist
How & why
Yakov Zak was a Soviet classical pianist who won first prize at the 1937 Ysaÿe (Chopin) International Competition in Brussels and became one of the most respected pianists and teachers of the Soviet school, long a professor at the Moscow Conservatory. He was born in Odessa and was Jewish.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical pianist
1913
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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