Byron Janis

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Born
24 March 1928
Born In
McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Died
14 March 2024 (aged 95)
Byron Janis (né Yanks; March 24, 1928 – March 14, 2024) was an American classical pianist. He made numerous recordings for RCA Victor and Mercury Records, and occupies two volumes of the Philips series Great Pianists of the 20th Century. His discography covered repertoire from Bach to David W. Guion and included major piano concertos from Mozart to Rachmaninoff and Liszt to Prokofiev. View wiki
Byron Janis (né Yanks; March 24, 1928 – March 14, 2024) was an American classical pianist. He made numerous recordings for RCA Victor and Mercury Records, and occupies two volumes of the Philips series Great Pianists of the 20th Century. His discography covered repertoire from Bach to David W… read more
Byron Janis (né Yanks; March 24, 1928 – March 14, 2024) was an American classical pianist. He made numerous recordings for RCA Victor and Mercury Records, and occupies two volumes of the Philips series Great Pianists of the 20th Century. His discography covered repertoire from Bach to David W. Guion and included major piano concertos from Mozart to Rachmaninoff a… read more

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1 Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2
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2 Bydlo. Sempre moderato, pesante Bydlo. Sempre moderato, pesante
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3 2. Andante 2. Andante
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4 Great Pianists - Bach: Piano Transcriptions (1925-1947) Prelude and Fuge in A minor, BWV 643: Fugue (Allegretto Moderato)
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5 Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2
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6 BD Music Presents Rachmaninov Prelude in E-flat major, Op. 23 No. 6
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7 2. March 2. March
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8 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, op. 109 - II. Prestissimo Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, op. 109 - II. Prestissimo
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9 II. Adagio Sostenuto II. Adagio Sostenuto
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10 Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition (Highlights) - VIII. Limoges. Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle) Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition (Highlights) - VIII. Limoges. Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle)
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    20 Jun 2014 · 6 tracks

    Byron Janis: Rachmaninov & Prokofiev... Piano Concertos
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    1 Jun 2018 · 16 tracks

    Byron Janis Live: On Tour
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    1 Jan 1957 · 11 tracks

    Byron Janis plays Blue Danube and other favorites
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    3 May 1999 · 11 tracks

    Recitals: True Romantic
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