Rudolf Firkusny

Composers

Biography

Born: February 11, 1912; Napajedla, Moravia   Died: July 19, 1994; Staatsburg, NY  
Firku?ný studied both piano and composition with Janacek; from 1920 to 1927, at the Brno Conservatory with Ruzena Kurzová; and at the Prague Conservatory with Vilém Kurz and Rudolf Karel. From 1929-1930, he also studied composition with Suk. Firku?ný made his debut in Prague in 1922 and pursued an active career in Eastern Europe until 1933, when he first played in England, and 1938, when he made his United States debut. His compositions include a Read more piano concerto, premiered in 1930, a string quartet, and various piano pieces and songs.

After his American debut, Firku?ný established an international career as a pianist, later teaching at Juilliard and the Aspen School of Music. Although best known for the standard nineteenth century repertory, Firku?ný was also known for his chamber performances and his championing of both contemporary and lesser known works. He gave premieres of works by Menotti, Barber, Ginastera, Hanson, and Martinu, among others, and championed the works of Dvorák and Janacek in particular. Firku?ný was noted more for his refinement of style rather than for his virtuosity. Read less

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Dvorák: The 2 Piano Quartets, Etc / Firkusny, Juilliard Qt
Dvorák: The 2 Piano Quartets, Etc / Firkusny, Juilliard Qt
Release Date: 01/14/1991   Label: Cbs Odyssey  
Catalog: 45672   Number of Discs: 2
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Dvorak: String Quartet
Dvorak: String Quartet "American", Quintet / Firkusny, Juilliard Quartet
Release Date: 06/02/1992   Label: Sony Classical Essential Classics  
Catalog: 48170   Number of Discs: 1
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Rudolf Firkusny Plays Dvorak, Smetana, Dussek, Benda, Etc
Rudolf Firkusny Plays Dvorak, Smetana, Dussek, Benda, Etc
Release Date: 06/10/2010   Label: Vox Box  
Catalog: 5058   Number of Discs: 2
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Beethoven: Sonatas / Firkusny
Beethoven: Sonatas / Firkusny
Release Date: 10/22/2007   Label: Emi Classics  
Catalog: 66064   Number of Discs: 1
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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas / Milstein, Balsam, Firkusny
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas / Milstein, Balsam, Firkusny
Release Date: 12/26/2007   Label: Emi Classics  
Catalog: 66874   Number of Discs: 1
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