Russell Sherman

Russell Sherman
Man with greying hair and designer stubble, wearing a hat with a brim
Sherman in the 1970s
Born(1930-03-24)March 24, 1930
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 30, 2023(2023-09-30) (aged 93)
Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations
  • Classical pianist
  • Academic teacher
  • Author
OrganizationsNew England Conservatory

Russell Sherman (March 24, 1930 – September 30, 2023) was an American classical pianist, educator and author. He performed internationally, known especially for playing the music of Beethoven and Liszt. Driven by a "lifelong battle to reconstitute Liszt as a serious composer", he wrote for a recording of his Transcendental Études: "The poetic idea is central, and the virtuoso elements become so many layers to orchestrate the poetic content".

Sherman was a teacher at the New England Conservatory in Boston for more than half a century, influencing generations of students.[1]

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