About Lev Barenboim
Lived 1906 – 1985 (aged 79). Lev Barenboim was a Russian musicologist, music educator, pianist and university teacher.
Lev Aronovich Barenboim (; 1906 in Odessa – 1985) was a Soviet pianist and musicologist.
Barenboim taught at the Leningrad Conservatory. He published a volume of Anton Rubinstein letters and discussed with Heinrich Neuhaus on his book The art of piano playing. After his death his collection of scores, music books and recordings was assigned to the Russian National Library.
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Who was Lev Barenboim?
Russian musician (1906–1985)
When was Lev Barenboim born?
Lev Barenboim was born on 31 January 1906 in Odesa.
When did Lev Barenboim die?
Lev Barenboim died on 25 June 1985 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Lev Barenboim's occupation?
Lev Barenboim was a musicologist, music educator, pianist and university teacher.
What nationality was Lev Barenboim?
Lev Barenboim was Russian.
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