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    An extraordinary Russian pianist died on stage in the United States. Name the pianist, where was he playing, what work was he playing and who was the conductor of the orchestra?

    Question #90054. Asked by Cem1942. (Dec 19 07 4:49 AM)


    Smokeylicious

    		In 1951 Simon Barere died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage while he was playing at Carnegie Hall, while performing Grieg's Piano Concerto. Eugene Ormandy was conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Barere

    Dec 19 07, 5:23 AM
    zbeckabee

    		ALSO -- See Question #60587

    http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question60587.html

    Dec 19 07, 9:17 AM

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