Josef Lhévinne Oryol, Russia
Josef Lhévinne (13 December 1874 – 2 December 1944) was a Russian pianist and piano teacher. Lhévinne wrote a short book in
1924 that is considered a classic: Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing.
Lhévinne left only a handful of recordings, some of which are considered to be examples of perfect technique and musical elegance.
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