Famous Pianists - page 2
The Most Famous Pianists | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Andy Biersack | December 26, 1990 | American | Learn about Andy Biersack, the famous American rock singer and pianist; his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts and more. |
Duke Ellington | April 29, 1899 | American | Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz |
Sergei Prokofiev | April 23, 1891 | Ukrainian | Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a Russian composer, pianist and conductor |
Cesar Franck | December 10, 1822 | French | Cesar Franck was a very influential composer, pianist and an inspiring teacher who authored memorable musical works |
Franz Liszt | October 22, 1811 | German, Hungarian | Franz Liszt was a famous Hungarian composer and pianist |
Scott Joplin | November 24, 1868 | American | Scott Joplin, ‘King of Ragtime’ was an eminent American composer and pianist of the twentieth century |
Van Cliburn | July 12, 1934 | American | Van Cliburn was an American pianist who shot to international fame when he became the first American to win the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow |
Gabriel Fauré | May 12, 1845 | French | Gabriel Urbain Faure was a French composer, organist and pianist |
Oscar Levant | December 27, 1906 | American | Oscar Levant was a pianist and comedian known for playing sarcastic characters on screen |
Edward MacDowell | December 18, 1860 | American | Edward MacDowell was one of first internationally renowned composer |
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz
Sergei Prokofiev
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a Russian composer, pianist and conductor
Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin, ‘King of Ragtime’ was an eminent American composer and pianist of the twentieth century
Van Cliburn
Van Cliburn was an American pianist who shot to international fame when he became the first American to win the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor and pianist, considered to be one of the greatest composers of the 20th century
Percy Grainger
Australian-born American composer and pianist, Percy Grainger is lauded for his eccentric music and lifestyle