Lev Oborin

Pianist and educator, Chopin Competition winner

Lev Oborin - Pianist and educator, Chopin Competition winner
Born

September 11th, 1907
117 years ago

Died

January 5th, 1974
51 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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An accomplished pianist and educator, contributed significantly to the field of music. Excelled in piano performance and pedagogy, shaping the next generation of musicians. Gained recognition by winning the inaugural International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in 1927. Served as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory, where many students achieved success in their own right. Frequently performed with leading orchestras and participated in music festivals throughout the Soviet Union and internationally.

Won the 1927 International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition

Served as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory

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