Morton Estrin
Настоящее имя: Morton Estrin
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American pianist. Born December 29, 1923 in Burlington, Vermont. Died December 7, 2017. He became known as a young performer on stage and radio, including appearances on the Major Bowes’ Amateur Hour. His professional career was launched in 1949 with a well-received recital at New York's Town Hall. He studied with teachers Yetta-Posnak-Wendt and Vera Maurina-Press. Estrin is known for making the first-ever recording of Alexander Scriabin's complete Twelve Etudes, Op. 8. Although Estrin actively performed throughout his career, he devoted most of his time to teaching. Estrin was a professor at Hofstra University and private teacher on Long Island, where he resided until his death. His students include Jeffrey Biegel, John Mauceri, Lawrence Schubert, Billy Joel, and Debbie Gibson.