Shura Cherkassky

Shura Cherkassky (October 7, 1911 - December 27, 1995) was Ukrainian-born classical pianist known for his brilliant, if sometimes idiosyncratic performances of the romantic repertoire.

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October 7 - 1911 - December 27 - 1995 - Ukrainian - Classical - Pianist - Romantic

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Born in Odessa, Cherkassky's family fled to United States to escape the Russian Revolution. He continued his piano studies at the Curtis Institute of Music under Józef Hofmann.

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Odessa - United States - Russian Revolution - Curtis Institute of Music - Józef Hofmann

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Cherkassky concertized actively until the end of his life, and many of his best recordings were made under live concert recital conditions.

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