Vladimir Feltsman
Vladimir Feltsman | |
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Russia, Soviet Union | |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Pianist |
Years active | 1963–Present |
Website | feltsman |
Vladimir Oskarovich Feltsman (
Background
Vladimir Oskarovich Feltsman was born on January 8, 1952, in Moscow. His father, the composer Oscar Feltsman, was known in the Soviet Union for popular songs and musical comedies.[1][3][4][8][9]
Vladimir Feltsman debuted with the
Career
In 1979, because of his growing discontent with the official
Arriving in the United States on August 18, 1987, Vladimir Feltsman found himself warmly greeted at the
Feltsman teaches at the
Personal
He married a woman named Anna in 1977, and they had a son, Daniel, circa 1983. He was allowed to travel outside the Soviet Union after his marriage, though his wife was not allowed to accompany him, held as a de facto hostage so he would return.[2]
In 1995, Feltsman became a U.S. citizen.[1][4][8][9]
He lives in upstate New York with his Korean wife, Haewon.[1][4][8][9]
Works
Feltsman's discography includes six albums of clavier works of
Awards
- 1962: Debut, Moscow State Philharmonic[3]
- 1967: First Prize, Concertina International Competition (Prague)[3][5]
- 1971: Grand Prix, Marguerite Long Competition (Paris)[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Biography". Vladimir Feltsman. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d Schonberg, Harold C. (30 August 1987). "MUSIC: Vladimir Feltsman Recalls His Years as a Nonperson". New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vladimir Feltsman". New School. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vladimir Feltsman". New School. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Vladimir Feltsman". The XV International Tchaikovsky Competition. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d Woods, Lynn (1 July 2016). "Vladimir Feltsman and the genesis of PianoSummer". New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c Reed, Susan (15 February 1988). "Silenced for Eight Years in Russia, Pianist Vladimir Feltsman Brings the Sound of His Music to the U.S." New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Vladimir Feltsman, Piano: Biography". Arts Management Group. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Vladimir Feltsman: Biography". Nimbus Records. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Vladimir FELTSMAN". www.feltsman.com. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ "PianoSummer at New Paltz". SUNY New Paltz. 30 August 1987. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
External links
- Vladimir Feltsman official website
- Vladimir Feltsman at AllMusic
- Mannes The New School for Music faculty member
- Charlie Rose February 21, 1994