Fondest birthday wishes to legendary pianist, teacher, and RCM faculty member Leon Fleisher, who turned 80 today.
NPR Music article, with a list of his finest recordings
Baltimore Sun article
Wikipedia article
Sony BMG's 4-part podcast series on Fleisher
Bio from the Kennedy Center
Here he is playing the first 9 1/2 minutes of the Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand:
Thanks, Chris. A fascinating glimpse of a miraculous piece and a courageous pianist. Inspiring. I do love my Zimerman recording too though...
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