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Leon Fleisher

American conductor and pianist (1928-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 92

Leon Fleisher was an American classical pianist, conductor and pedagogue. He was one of the most renowned pianists and pedagogues in the world. Music correspondent Elijah Ho called him "one of the most refined and transcendent musicians the United States has ever produced".

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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres2006
Kennedy Center Honors
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2020 · aged 92

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