About Shura Cherkassky
Shura Cherkassky was a Russian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterized by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone. For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London. Shura Cherkassky (Russian: Александр (Шура) Исаакович Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. Cherkassky's first music lessons were from his mother, Lydia Cherkassky, who had once played for Tchaikovsky in St. Cherkassky performed actively until the end of his life, and many of his best recordings were made under live concert recital conditions.
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