10 Facts About Gilbert Kalish

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Gilbert Kalish was born on July 2,1935 and is an American pianist.

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Gilbert Kalish was born in New York and studied with Leonard Shure, Julius Hereford and Isabelle Vengerova.

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3.

Gilbert Kalish was a founding member of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, a pioneering new music group that flourished during the 1960s and '70s.

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4.

Gilbert Kalish was a pianist of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players from 1969 to 1998.

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5.

Gilbert Kalish has served on the faculties of the Banff Centre and the Steans Institute at Ravinia, and is renowned for his master class presentations.

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6.

Gilbert Kalish has a large discography, encompassing classical repertory, 20th-century masterworks and new compositions.

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7.

Gilbert Kalish made the world premiere recordings of Charles Ives' Largo for Violin and Piano, In Re Con Moto et al.

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8.

Gilbert Kalish has given many first performances, and has had many works written for him.

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9.

Gilbert Kalish gave the first solo piano recital in the newly renovated Miller Theatre at Columbia University.

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10.

Gilbert Kalish has received many honours, including three Grammy Award nominations.

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