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Shura Cherkassky | |
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 Cherkassky with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1954 | |
| Born | 7 October 1909 |
| Died | 27 December 1995 (aged 86) London, England |
| Burial place | Highgate Cemetery, London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist |
Shura Cherkassky (Russian: Александр (Шура) Исаакович Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian-American[1] concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterized by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone.[2] For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London.
- ^ Schonberg, Harold C. (March 1, 1987). "The Poetry and Grandeur of Shura Cherkassky". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
Lucky man, Shura Cherkassky [...] Nimbus Records in England has interested itself in this veteran, 76-year-old Russian-born pianist, now an American citizen who lives in London.
- ^ Harold C. Schonberg, The Great Pianists; from Mozart to the Present; 2nd ed. New York: Simon & Schuster (1987)