SettingsJewish classical pianists
Abram Chasins
Abram Chasins (August 17, 1903 – June 21, 1987) was an American composer, pianist, piano teacher, lecturer, musicologist, music broadcaster, radio executive and author.
Abram Chasins (August 17, 1903 – June 21, 1987) was an American composer, pianist, piano teacher, lecturer, musicologist, music broadcaster, radio executive and author.
Adele Marcus
Adele Marcus was an American pianist, but better known as a teacher of many other famous pianists.
Adele Marcus was an American pianist, but better known as a teacher of many other famous pianists.
Alexander Brailowsky
Alexander Brailowsky (16 February 1896 – 25 April 1976) was a Ukrainian French pianist who specialized in the works of Frédéric Chopin.
Alexander Brailowsky (16 February 1896 – 25 April 1976) was a Ukrainian French pianist who specialized in the works of Frédéric Chopin.
Alexander Joel (conductor)
Alexander Joel is a pianist and conductor.
Alexander Joel is a pianist and conductor.
Alexis Weissenberg
Alexis Weissenberg was a Bulgarian naturalized Frenchman pianist.
Alexis Weissenberg was a Bulgarian naturalized Frenchman pianist.
Andre Tchaikowsky
André Tchaikowsky (also Andrzej Czajkowski; born Robert Andrzej Krauthammer; November 1, 1935June 26, 1982) was a Polish composer and pianist.
André Tchaikowsky (also Andrzej Czajkowski; born Robert Andrzej Krauthammer; November 1, 1935June 26, 1982) was a Polish composer and pianist.
András Schiff
András Schiff is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist and conductor, who made numerous recordings and is one of the most highly honored pianists of our time, having won numerous major awards.
András Schiff is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist and conductor, who made numerous recordings and is one of the most highly honored pianists of our time, having won numerous major awards.
André Tchaikowsky
André Tchaikowsky (also Andrzej Czajkowski; born Robert Andrzej Krauthammer; November 1, 1935June 26, 1982) was a Polish composer and pianist.
André Tchaikowsky (also Andrzej Czajkowski; born Robert Andrzej Krauthammer; November 1, 1935June 26, 1982) was a Polish composer and pianist.
Annie Fischer
Annie Fischer (July 5, 1914 - April 10, 1995) was a Hungarian classical pianist.
Annie Fischer (July 5, 1914 - April 10, 1995) was a Hungarian classical pianist.
Anton Kuerti
Anton (Emil) Kuerti, OC (born July 21, 1938, in Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian-born Canadian pianist, music teacher, composer, and conductor.
Anton (Emil) Kuerti, OC (born July 21, 1938, in Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian-born Canadian pianist, music teacher, composer, and conductor.
Anton Rubinstein
Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, composer and conductor who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory.
Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, composer and conductor who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory.
Arie Vardi
Arie Vardi (Hebrew: אריה ורדי; born in Holon in the late 1930s) is an Israeli classical pianist and piano pedagogue.
Arie Vardi (Hebrew: אריה ורדי; born in Holon in the late 1930s) is an Israeli classical pianist and piano pedagogue.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
Bart Berman
Bart Berman (born in Rotterdam, December 29, 1938) is a Dutch-Israeli pianist and composer, best known as an interpreter of Franz Schubert and 20th century music.
Bart Berman (born in Rotterdam, December 29, 1938) is a Dutch-Israeli pianist and composer, best known as an interpreter of Franz Schubert and 20th century music.
Bella Davidovich
Bella Mikhaylovna Davidovich (born July 16, 1928) is a Jewish Soviet-born American pianist.
Bella Mikhaylovna Davidovich (born July 16, 1928) is a Jewish Soviet-born American pianist.
Boris Berman
Boris Berman is a Russian pianist and pedagogue (b.
Boris Berman is a Russian pianist and pedagogue (b.
Boris Giltburg
Boris Giltburg (born in 1984) is an Israeli-Russian classical pianist.
Boris Giltburg (born in 1984) is an Israeli-Russian classical pianist.
Bracha Eden and Alexander Tamir
Bracha Eden (1928-2006) and Alexander Tamir (born 1931) were Israeli duo pianists and teachers.
Bracha Eden (1928-2006) and Alexander Tamir (born 1931) were Israeli duo pianists and teachers.
Carl Tausig
Carl (or Karl) Tausig (4 November 184117 July 1871) was a Polish virtuoso pianist, arranger and composer.
Carl (or Karl) Tausig (4 November 184117 July 1871) was a Polish virtuoso pianist, arranger and composer.
Charles-Valentin Alkan
Charles-Valentin Alkan (30 November 1813 – 29 March 1888) was a French composer and one of the greatest virtuoso pianists of his day.
Charles-Valentin Alkan (30 November 1813 – 29 March 1888) was a French composer and one of the greatest virtuoso pianists of his day.
Clara Haskil
Clara Haskil was a Romanian classical pianist, renowned as an interpreter of the classical and early romantic repertoire.
Clara Haskil was a Romanian classical pianist, renowned as an interpreter of the classical and early romantic repertoire.
Claude Frank
Claude Frank is a German-born, American Jewish pianist whose career has included appearances with highly reputed orchestras, at major festivals, and in major recital halls around the world.
Claude Frank is a German-born, American Jewish pianist whose career has included appearances with highly reputed orchestras, at major festivals, and in major recital halls around the world.
David Ashkenazi
David Ashkenazi (Ашкенази Давид Владимирович, 25 December 191519 February 1997) was a Russian Jewish pianist, concertmaster and composer.
David Ashkenazi (Ашкенази Давид Владимирович, 25 December 191519 February 1997) was a Russian Jewish pianist, concertmaster and composer.
Dimitri Bashkirov
Dmitri Bashkirov (Дмитрий Александрович Башкиров; born November 1, 1931, Tbilisi, Georgia) is a Russian pianist and educator.
Dmitri Bashkirov (Дмитрий Александрович Башкиров; born November 1, 1931, Tbilisi, Georgia) is a Russian pianist and educator.
Elena Bashkirova
Elena Dmitrievna Bashkirova (Елена Дмитриевна Башкирова; born 1958) is a Russian-born pianist and musical director.
Elena Dmitrievna Bashkirova (Елена Дмитриевна Башкирова; born 1958) is a Russian-born pianist and musical director.
Emil Gilels
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Eugene Istomin
Eugene George Istomin was an American pianist.
Eugene George Istomin was an American pianist.
Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Igorevitch Kissin is a Russian classical pianist.
Evgeny Igorevitch Kissin is a Russian classical pianist.
Fanny Mendelssohn
Fanny Mendelssohn, later Fanny Cäcilie
Mendelssohn Bartholdy and, after her marriage, Fanny Hensel, was a German pianist and composer, the sister of the composer Felix Mendelssohn ...
Fanny Mendelssohn, later Fanny Cäcilie
Mendelssohn Bartholdy and, after her marriage, Fanny Hensel, was a German pianist and composer, the sister of the composer Felix Mendelssohn ...
Faye-Ellen Silverman
Faye-Ellen Silverman (born October 2, 1947 in New York, New York) is an American composer of contemporary classical music.
Faye-Ellen Silverman (born October 2, 1947 in New York, New York) is an American composer of contemporary classical music.
Felicja Blumental
Felicja Blumental (28 December 1908 – 31 December 1991) was a Polish--Brazilian pianist.
Felicja Blumental (28 December 1908 – 31 December 1991) was a Polish--Brazilian pianist.
Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, born, and generally known in English-speaking countries, as Felix Mendelssohn (3 February 18094 November 1847) was a German composer, pianist, org...
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, born, and generally known in English-speaking countries, as Felix Mendelssohn (3 February 18094 November 1847) was a German composer, pianist, org...
Franz Reizenstein
Franz Reizenstein was a German-born British composer and concert pianist.
Franz Reizenstein was a German-born British composer and concert pianist.
Gary Graffman
Gary Graffman (born 14 October 1928) is an American classical pianist, teacher of piano and music administrator.
Gary Graffman (born 14 October 1928) is an American classical pianist, teacher of piano and music administrator.
Gideon Klein
Gideon Klein was a Czech pianist and composer of classical music, organizer of cultural life in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
Gideon Klein was a Czech pianist and composer of classical music, organizer of cultural life in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
Gina Bachauer
Gina Bachauer (Greek: Τζίνα Μπαχάουερ; May 21, 1913, Athens - August 22, 1976, Athens), was a Greek classical pianist who toured extensively in the United States and Europe.
Gina Bachauer (Greek: Τζίνα Μπαχάουερ; May 21, 1913, Athens - August 22, 1976, Athens), was a Greek classical pianist who toured extensively in the United States and Europe.
Grete Sultan
Grete Sultan (born Johanna Margarete Sultan) (June 21, 1906June 26, 2005) was a German-American pianist.
Grete Sultan (born Johanna Margarete Sultan) (June 21, 1906June 26, 2005) was a German-American pianist.
Harold Samuel
Harold Samuel (23 May 187915 January 1937) was a distinguished English pianist and pedagogue.
Harold Samuel (23 May 187915 January 1937) was a distinguished English pianist and pedagogue.
Harriet Cohen
Harriet Cohen CBE (2 December 189513 November 1967) was a British pianist.
Harriet Cohen CBE (2 December 189513 November 1967) was a British pianist.
Hephzibah Menuhin
Hephzibah Menuhin was an American-Australian pianist, writer, and human rights campaigner.
Hephzibah Menuhin was an American-Australian pianist, writer, and human rights campaigner.
Hilda Bor
Hilda Bor (7 May 1910 – 19 December 1993) was a British pianist.
Hilda Bor (7 May 1910 – 19 December 1993) was a British pianist.
Ignaz Friedman
Ignaz Friedman (also spelled by languages Ignace or Ignacy; exactly Solomon (Salomon) Isaac Freudman(n), שְׁלֹמֹה יִצְחָק פֿרײדמאַן (February 13, 1882January 26, 1948...
Ignaz Friedman (also spelled by languages Ignace or Ignacy; exactly Solomon (Salomon) Isaac Freudman(n), שְׁלֹמֹה יִצְחָק פֿרײדמאַן (February 13, 1882January 26, 1948...
Ignaz Moscheles
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
Isabelle Vengerova
Isabelle Vengerova (7 February 1956) was a Russian, later American, pianist and music teacher She was born Izabella Afanasyevna Vengerova (Изабелла Афанасьевна Венгерова), in Minsk (n...
Isabelle Vengerova (7 February 1956) was a Russian, later American, pianist and music teacher She was born Izabella Afanasyevna Vengerova (Изабелла Афанасьевна Венгерова), in Minsk (n...
Isador Goodman
Isador Goodman AM (27 May 19092 December 1982) was a South African-Australian Jewish pianist, composer and conductor.
Isador Goodman AM (27 May 19092 December 1982) was a South African-Australian Jewish pianist, composer and conductor.
Isidor Philipp
Isidor Philipp was a French pianist, composer, and distinguished pedagogue of Hungarian descent.
Isidor Philipp was a French pianist, composer, and distinguished pedagogue of Hungarian descent.
Jacob Lateiner
Jacob Lateiner, was a Cuban-American pianist.
Jacob Lateiner, was a Cuban-American pianist.
James Levine
James Lawrence Levine (; born June 23, 1943) is an American conductor and pianist.
James Lawrence Levine (; born June 23, 1943) is an American conductor and pianist.
Josef Lhévinne
Josef Lhévinne (13 December 18742 December 1944) was a Russian pianist and piano teacher.
Josef Lhévinne (13 December 18742 December 1944) was a Russian pianist and piano teacher.
Julius Katchen
Julius Katchen was an American concert pianist, possibly best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms's solo piano compositions.
Julius Katchen was an American concert pianist, possibly best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms's solo piano compositions.
Julius Schulhoff
Julius Schulhoff, (Julius Šulhov) (August 22, 1825 - March 15, 1898) was a Bohemian pianist and composer of Jewish birth.
Julius Schulhoff, (Julius Šulhov) (August 22, 1825 - March 15, 1898) was a Bohemian pianist and composer of Jewish birth.
Karl Ulrich Schnabel
Karl Ulrich Schnabel was an Austrian pianist, and the son of pianist Artur Schnabel and operatic contralto and lieder singer Therese Behr.
Karl Ulrich Schnabel was an Austrian pianist, and the son of pianist Artur Schnabel and operatic contralto and lieder singer Therese Behr.
Kurt Adler
Kurt Adler (March 1, 1907 – September 21, 1977) was an Austrian classical music conductor, chorus master and pianist with a European musical education.
Kurt Adler (March 1, 1907 – September 21, 1977) was an Austrian classical music conductor, chorus master and pianist with a European musical education.
Leo Smit (Dutch composer)
Leopold Smit was a Dutch composer, killed during The Holocaust at the Sobibor extermination camp.
Leopold Smit was a Dutch composer, killed during The Holocaust at the Sobibor extermination camp.
Lili Kraus
Lili Kraus was a Hungarian-born pianist.
Lili Kraus was a Hungarian-born pianist.
Lilya Zilberstein
Lilya Zilberstein is a Russian pianist.
Lilya Zilberstein is a Russian pianist.
Louis Kentner
Louis Kentner (19 July 190523 September 1987) was a Hungarian, later British, pianist who excelled in the works of Chopin and Liszt, as well as the Hungarian repertoire.
Louis Kentner (19 July 190523 September 1987) was a Hungarian, later British, pianist who excelled in the works of Chopin and Liszt, as well as the Hungarian repertoire.
Mark Hambourg
Mark Hambourg was a distinguished Russian-British concert pianist, among the most famous of his age.
Mark Hambourg was a distinguished Russian-British concert pianist, among the most famous of his age.
Mark Taimanov
Mark Evgenievich Taimanov is a leading Soviet and Russian chess player and concert pianist.
Mark Evgenievich Taimanov is a leading Soviet and Russian chess player and concert pianist.
Menahem Pressler
Menahem Pressler (born 16 December 1923, Magdeburg) is a German-born American pianist, founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio.
Menahem Pressler (born 16 December 1923, Magdeburg) is a German-born American pianist, founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio.
Mieczysław Horszowski
Mieczysław Horszowski (June 23, 1892May 22, 1993) was a Polish-American pianist who had the longest known career in the history of the performing arts.
Mieczysław Horszowski (June 23, 1892May 22, 1993) was a Polish-American pianist who had the longest known career in the history of the performing arts.
Misha Dichter
Misha Dichter (born September 27, 1945) is a classical pianist who was born in Shanghai to Polish-Jewish parents who had fled the Holocaust in Europe.
Misha Dichter (born September 27, 1945) is a classical pianist who was born in Shanghai to Polish-Jewish parents who had fled the Holocaust in Europe.
Murray Perahia
Murray Perahia KBE (born April 19, 1947) is an American concert pianist and conductor.
Murray Perahia KBE (born April 19, 1947) is an American concert pianist and conductor.
Natalia Karp
Natalia Karp was a London based concert pianist and Holocaust survivor.
Natalia Karp was a London based concert pianist and Holocaust survivor.
Natasha Spender
Natasha Spender, Lady Spender (18 April 1919 – 21 October 2010) was an English pianist and author.
Natasha Spender, Lady Spender (18 April 1919 – 21 October 2010) was an English pianist and author.
Nikolai Rubinstein
Nikolai Grigoryevich Rubinstein ( – ) was a Russian pianist, conductor and composer.
Nikolai Grigoryevich Rubinstein ( – ) was a Russian pianist, conductor and composer.
Orli Shaham
Orli Shaham (born 5 November 1975) is an American pianist, born in Jerusalem, Israel, the daughter of two scientists, Jacob Shaham and Meira Diskin.
Orli Shaham (born 5 November 1975) is an American pianist, born in Jerusalem, Israel, the daughter of two scientists, Jacob Shaham and Meira Diskin.
Paul Wittgenstein
Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian-born concert pianist who became known for commissioning new piano concerti for the left hand alone, following the amputation of his right arm during the First W...
Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian-born concert pianist who became known for commissioning new piano concerti for the left hand alone, following the amputation of his right arm during the First W...
Peter Serkin
Peter Adolf Serkin is an American pianist.
Peter Adolf Serkin is an American pianist.
Pnina Salzman
Pnina Salzman (Hebrew: פנינה זלצמן) (February 24, 1922, Tel Aviv, Mandate Palestine – December 16, 2006, Tel Aviv, Israel) was an Israeli classical pianist and piano pedagogue.
Pnina Salzman (Hebrew: פנינה זלצמן) (February 24, 1922, Tel Aviv, Mandate Palestine – December 16, 2006, Tel Aviv, Israel) was an Israeli classical pianist and piano pedagogue.
Richard Goode
Richard Goode (born June 1, 1943) is an American classical pianist, especially known for his interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven and chamber music.
Richard Goode (born June 1, 1943) is an American classical pianist, especially known for his interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven and chamber music.
Rosalyn Tureck
Rosalyn Tureck (December 14, 1914July 17, 2003) was an American pianist and harpsichordist who was particularly associated with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Rosalyn Tureck (December 14, 1914July 17, 2003) was an American pianist and harpsichordist who was particularly associated with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Rosina Lhévinne
Rosina Bessie Lhévinne (March 29, 1880, Kiev, Ukraine, Russian EmpireNovember 9, 1976, Glendale, California) was a Russian American pianist and famed pedagogue.
Rosina Bessie Lhévinne (March 29, 1880, Kiev, Ukraine, Russian EmpireNovember 9, 1976, Glendale, California) was a Russian American pianist and famed pedagogue.
Samuil Feinberg
Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg (Самуи́л Евге́ньевич Фе́йнберг; 26 May 1890, Odessa – 22 October 1962, Moscow) was a Russian and Soviet composer and pianist.
Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg (Самуи́л Евге́ньевич Фе́йнберг; 26 May 1890, Odessa – 22 October 1962, Moscow) was a Russian and Soviet composer and pianist.
Shura Cherkassky
Shura Cherkassky (Шура Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian- American classical pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire.
Shura Cherkassky (Шура Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian- American classical pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire.
Solomon (pianist)
Solomon Cutner, CBE (6 August 190222 February 1988) was a British pianist known professionally simply as Solomon.
Solomon Cutner, CBE (6 August 190222 February 1988) was a British pianist known professionally simply as Solomon.
Valery Sigalevitch
Valery Sigalevitch is a Russian-born Israeli classical concert pianist.
Valery Sigalevitch is a Russian-born Israeli classical concert pianist.
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Владимир Давидович Ашкенази, Vladimir Davidovič Aškenazi; born July 6, 1937) is a Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist.
Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Владимир Давидович Ашкенази, Vladimir Davidovič Aškenazi; born July 6, 1937) is a Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist.
Vladimir Feltsman
Vladimir Feltsman (Владимир Оскарович Фельцман, Vladimir Oskarovič Feltsman; born in Moscow on 8 January 1952) is a Russian American classical pianist.
Vladimir Feltsman (Владимир Оскарович Фельцман, Vladimir Oskarovič Feltsman; born in Moscow on 8 January 1952) is a Russian American classical pianist.
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
Vlado Perlemuter
Vlado Perlemuter was a Lithuanian-born French pianist.
Vlado Perlemuter was a Lithuanian-born French pianist.
William Kapell
William Kapell (September 20, 1922 October 29, 1953) was an outstanding American pianist who was killed in the crash of a commercial airliner.
William Kapell (September 20, 1922 October 29, 1953) was an outstanding American pianist who was killed in the crash of a commercial airliner.
Works associated with Paul Wittgenstein
This is a list of works associated with the left-handed pianist Paul Wittgenstein.
This is a list of works associated with the left-handed pianist Paul Wittgenstein.
Yakov Flier
Yakov Vladimirovich Flier (Яков Владимирович Флиер;, 1912 – December 18, 1977; last name also spelled Fliere or Fliyer) was a Russian concert pianist and teacher.
Yakov Vladimirovich Flier (Яков Владимирович Флиер;, 1912 – December 18, 1977; last name also spelled Fliere or Fliyer) was a Russian concert pianist and teacher.
Yaltah Menuhin
Yaltah Menuhin (7 October 1921 – 9 June 2001) was an American-born British pianist, artist and poet.
Yaltah Menuhin (7 October 1921 – 9 June 2001) was an American-born British pianist, artist and poet.
Yefim Bronfman
Yefim "Fima" Naumovich Bronfman (Ефим Наумович Бронфман; born April 10, 1958) is a Soviet-born Israeli-American pianist.
Yefim "Fima" Naumovich Bronfman (Ефим Наумович Бронфман; born April 10, 1958) is a Soviet-born Israeli-American pianist.
Yonty Solomon
Jonathan "Yonty" Solomon (6 May 193726 September 2008) was a South African pianist who was soloist throughout the world with many of the most important symphony orchestras.
Jonathan "Yonty" Solomon (6 May 193726 September 2008) was a South African pianist who was soloist throughout the world with many of the most important symphony orchestras.