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Peter Serkin

Born: 24th July 1947, New York, New York, USA

Died: 1st February 2020, Red Hook, New York, USA

Nationality: American

Peter Adolf Serkin was an American classical pianist. He won the Grammy Award for Most Promising New Classical Recording Artist in 1966, and he performed globally, known for not only "technically pristine" playing but also a "commitment to contemporary music". He taught at the Curtis Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, Yale University, and Bard College.

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  • Peter Serkin (1947-2020)

    6th Feb 2020by Katherine Cooper

    The American pianist, who was as renowned for his work with contemporary composers as for his period-instrument performances of Mozart and Beethoven, has died aged 72.

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