Leon Fleisher (born July 23, 1928) is an American pianist and conductor. He was born in San Francisco, California, where he started studying the piano at age 4. He made his public debut at age 8 and played with the New York Philharmonic under Pierre Monteux at 16. He studied with Artur Schnabel. He made a memorable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra before losing the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia. Wikipedia
Renowned pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher is a native of San Francisco, where he began his keyboard studies at 4 and gave his first public recital at 8. www.americancomposers.org/bios20010318.htm
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