Peter Serkin | |
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| Born | Peter Adolf Serkin July 24, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2020 (aged 72) Red Hook, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Curtis Institute of Music |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Awards | Grammy Award |
Peter Adolf Serkin (July 24, 1947 – February 1, 2020) 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".[1] He taught at the Curtis Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, Yale University, and Bard College.