Pianophilia

Posted: **Thu Apr 23, 2026 1:15 pm**

Ruth Slenczynska (January 15, 1925 Sacramento, California – April 22, 2026 California)
last surviving pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies aged 101

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62ly04pre3o
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Slenczynska

She clarified the pronunciation of her surname for the Los Angeles Times: "Slen-chin-ska."

Posted: **Thu Apr 23, 2026 10:27 pm**

Michael Tilson Thomas (December 21, 1944 Los Angeles – April 22, 2026 San Francisco) was an American conductor, composer and pianist.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Tilson_Thomas

Posted: **Fri May 01, 2026 11:35 pm**

Seymour Bernstein (April 24, 1927 – April 30, 2026) was an American pianist, composer and teacher

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seymour_Bernstein

A documentary featuring Bernstein was released in 2014, called "Seymour: An Introduction".

Posted: **Sun May 17, 2026 6:31 pm**

Dame Felicity Lott (8-5-1947-15-5-2026) English Soprano

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