Shura Cherkassky (Russian: Александр (Шура) Исаакович Черкасский; 7 October… Read Full Bio ↴Shura Cherkassky (Russian: Александр (Шура) Исаакович Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was an American[1] classical 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 Britain.Shura Cherkassky (October 7, 1911 - December 27, 1995) Ukrainian, classical pianist known for his brilliant, if sometimes idiosyncratic performances of the romantic repertoire.
Born in Odessa, Cherkassky's family fled to United States to escape the bolshevik Revolution. He continued his piano studies at the Curtis Institute of Music under Józef Hofmann.
Cherkassky concertized actively until the end of his life, and many of his best recordings were made under live concert recital conditions.
He is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London.
Born in Odessa, Cherkassky's family fled to United States to escape the bolshevik Revolution. He continued his piano studies at the Curtis Institute of Music under Józef Hofmann.
Cherkassky concertized actively until the end of his life, and many of his best recordings were made under live concert recital conditions.
He is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London.
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01Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No.1 "Sonata quasi una fantasia": I. Andante - Allegro6:06Shura Cherkassky
02Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No.1 "Sonata quasi una fantasia": II. Allegro molto e vivace2:09Shura Cherkassky
03Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No.1 "Sonata quasi una fantasia": III. Adagio con espressione3:09Shura Cherkassky
04Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No.1 "Sonata quasi una fantasia": IV. Allegro vivace6:02Shura Cherkassky
49Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: Introduzione. Largo4:03Shura Cherkassky
52Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: Var. II. Veloce, ma accuratamente1:10Shura Cherkassky
53Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: Var. III. Sempre Sostenuto1:32Shura Cherkassky
54Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: Var. IV. Con bravura1:13Shura Cherkassky
75Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. III. Tempo di menuetto0:36Shura Cherkassky
77Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. V. Allegro (ma non tanto)0:23Shura Cherkassky
80Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. VIII. Adagio misterioso0:41Shura Cherkassky
81Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. IX. Un poco piú mosso0:42Shura Cherkassky
82Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. X. Allegro scherzando0:36Shura Cherkassky
84Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. XII. L'istesso tempo0:45Shura Cherkassky
87Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. XIV. Andante (come prima)0:43Shura Cherkassky
91Variations on a Theme of Corelli in D Minor, Op. 42: Var. XVIII. Allegro con brio0:37Shura Cherkassky
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Shura Cherkassky: The Nimbus Recordings
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