Gary Graffman
American musician (1928–2025)
Died aged 97LibraUnited States
Biography
Gary Graffman (October 14, 1928 – December 27, 2025) was an American classical pianist, teacher and administrator. After he lost control of his right hand, he gave the UK premiere of Korngold's Piano Concerto for the left hand in 1985, and had seven left-hand works commissioned for him. He became a teacher, and later director and president, of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he had studied as a boy.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Curtis Institute of Music
Genres
- classical music
- art music
Instruments
- piano
Quick answers about Gary Graffman
- How old was Gary Graffman?
- Gary Graffman died on December 27, 2025 at the age of 97.
- When is Gary Graffman's birthday?
- Gary Graffman was born on October 14, 1928.
- Where was Gary Graffman born?
- Gary Graffman was born in New York City.
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- Gary Graffman's zodiac sign is Libra.
- What is Gary Graffman's nationality?
- Gary Graffman is a citizen of United States.
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- Gary Graffman is known as pianist, pedagogue, piano teacher, musician.
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