California
The distress call came in early July from a longtime resident of Brentwood.
Dec. 1, 2014
Entertainment & Arts
So widespread was the extent of Gregor Piatigorsky’s generosity, the legendary cello virtuoso--who died at 73 in 1976--has left numerous awards, scholarships and honors with his name attached to them all over the musical countryside.
April 1, 1993
Obituaries
The wife of cellist Gregor Piatigorsky was among the top five female U.S. chess players in the 1950s and ‘60s and sponsored two Piatigorsky Cup tournaments. She also won national seniors tennis tournaments.
July 21, 2012
While one didn’t necessary love Jascha Heifetz, who with cellist Gregor Piatigorsky formed the putative modern untouchables of string playing, there could be no denying Heifetz his sovereign technique, even in his last years before the public.
April 11, 1993
Culture Monster Blog
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March 11, 2012
World & Nation
Jacqueline Piatigorsky was born into the Rothschild banking clan and grew up in a palace in Paris, but her silver spoon came with a ball and shackles.
July 22, 2012
Piatigorsky Appointment: Already gearing up for his 19th season as principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ronald Leonard, 59, has been appointed to the Gregor Piatigorsky Chair in Violoncello at USC, beginning this fall.
May 28, 1993
Like grandfather, like grandson.
April 7, 1986
Dec. 6, 2014
Born to the Rothschild banking family, Jacqueline Piatigorsky turned an elite but brutal childhood into a Cinderella ending, marrying cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and becoming a mother, pilot, tennis champion, and sculptor.
Oct. 7, 1988