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This is an alphabetized list of notable solo pianists who play (or played) classical music on the piano.For those who worked with other pianists as piano duos, see List of classical piano duos (performers).
Richter's father, Teofil, c. 1900 Richter was born in Zhytomyr, Volhynian Governorate, in the Russian Empire (modern-day Ukraine), the hometown of his parents.His father, Teofil Danilovich Richter [] (1872–1941), was a pianist, organist and composer born to German expatriates, who from 1893 to 1900 studied at the Vienna Conservatory.
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz [n 1] (October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian [1] [2] [3] and American pianist. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, [4] [5] [6] he was known for his virtuoso technique, timbre, and the public excitement engendered by his playing.
Following are lists of pianists: List of classical pianists; List of classical pianists (recorded) List of jazz pianists; List of pop and rock pianists;
Alexander Malofeev and Alexandre Kantorow, both winners of the Tchaikovsky competition, forge two very different paths as a new generation of pianists makes it mark.
Martha Argerich (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾta aɾxeˈɾitʃ]; Eastern Catalan: [əɾʒəˈɾik]; born 5 June 1941) is an Argentine and Swiss classical concert pianist. She is widely considered to be one of the greatest pianists of all time.
This is an alphabetized list of musicians notable for playing or having played jazz piano.The piano has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings.
Most of these pianists performed works for piano four-hands (two pianists at one piano; also known as piano duet) as well as works for two pianos, often with orchestras or chamber ensembles. Some of these teams focussed exclusively or predominantly on this repertoire, but some also appeared separately as solo pianists.