Rudolf Firkušný
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Biography
Rudolf FirkuÅ¡ný, born on February 11, 1912, in Napajedla, Moravia, and passed away on July 19, 1994, in Staatsburg, New York, was a celebrated Moravian-American classical pianist. Having studied under the guidance of legendary figures such as LeoÅ¡ JanáÄek and Artur Schnabel, Rudolf FirkuÅ¡ný made his mark in the musical world with a broad repertoire that included the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and particularly Czech composers like AntonÃn DvoÅák and JanáÄek. He was renowned for his performances and recordings, notably DvoÅák: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 33 with the Czech Philharmonic and Rafael KubelÃk, and his contributions to the world of chamber music and contemporary compositions also stand out. Rudolf FirkuÅ¡ný's legacy is cemented not only in his recordings but also in his influence as a teacher at prestigious institutions such as the Juilliard School.
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- V. Allegro from Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 90 "Dumky" featuring Itzhak Perlman
- Gypsy Songs for Voice and Piano No. 4 & 5, Op. 55, by Rudolf Firkušný
- Piano Concerto in G minor, Op.33: 2. Andante sostenuto
- Piano Concerto in G minor, Op.33: 3. Allegro con fuoco
- Piano Concerto in G minor, Op.33: 1. Allegro agitato
