Peter Serkin

Peter Serkin
Born
Peter Adolf Serkin

(1947-07-24)July 24, 1947
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2020(2020-02-01) (aged 72)
EducationCurtis Institute of Music
Occupations
  • Classical pianist
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
Spouses
  • Wendy Spinner (divorced 1979)
  • Regina Touhey (divorced 2018)
Children5
Parents
AwardsGrammy Award

Peter Adolf Serkin (July 24, 1947 – February 1, 2020) was an American classical pianist. He won the Grammy Award for Most Promising New Classical Recording Artist in 1966, and he performed globally, known for not only "technically pristine" playing but also a "commitment to contemporary music".[1] He taught at the Curtis Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, Yale University, and Bard College.

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