Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt & Schumann: Piano Works (Live)

Featuring

Youri Egorov
Johann Sebastian Bach
Frédéric Chopin
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Robert Schumann
Claude Debussy

Franz Liszt

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Performer Biography

After his New York debut in January 1978, critics compared Youri Egorov to renowned pianists like Horowitz, Richter, and Rachmaninov.

Performer Biography

Youri Egorov, the pianist on this album, died at the age of thirty-three in April 1988, at the peak of his career.

Recording & Production

This album features a recording from Youri Egorov's recital at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, California, USA, on December 2, 1978.

Cultural Impact

The first prize of the YPF Piano Competition is named the 'Grand Prix Youri Egorov', and each competition includes a 'Tribute to Youri Egorov' recital by the international jury.

Cultural Impact

The Young Pianist Foundation (YPF) in the Netherlands, founded by Marcel Baudet, is the formal guardian of Youri Egorov's heritage.

Performer Biography

In 1975, Youri Egorov defected from the USSR after success at the Queen Elisabeth International Competition in Brussels, seeking political asylum in Italy.

Performer Biography

At the 1977 Van Cliburn Competition in Texas, Youri Egorov did not reach the finals, but the audience collected $10,000 for him due to their disappointment with the judges' decision.