Boris Berman

About

Influential Russian pianist, harpsichordist, and pedagogue who helped bring the works of Arnold Schoenberg to Russia.

Before Fame

He studied under Lev Oborin while attending the Moscow Conservatory.

Trivia

He taught at Boston University, Brandeis University, Indiana University, and the Yale School of Music after he relocated to the United States in 1979.

Family Life

He was born in Moscow and was given permission by the Soviet Union in 1973 to go to Israel.

Associated With

He mastered Sergei Prokofiev's entire repertoire, recording it for the Chandos label.