It has just been announced on France Musique, that Peter Serkin, son of Rudolf Serkin, and grandson of Adolf Busch, passed away today, aged 72. 
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Sad news. And by coincidence I have just this minute finished listening to his performance of Schoenberg's piano concerto with The LSO and Boulez on Erato.Originally posted by visualnickmos View PostIt has just been announced on France Musique, that Peter Serkin, son of Rudolf Serkin, and grandson of Adolf Busch, passed away today, aged 72.
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Sad news.
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Indeed!Originally posted by pastoralguy View PostSad news.
Happy memories of a Tanglewood concert.Comment
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I saw him at Marlboro many years ago, accompanied by swarms of mosquitos. The Tashi Quartet for the End of Time was a revelation for me; I didn’t know that music could sound like thatOriginally posted by Pulcinella View PostComment
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Far too young.
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A very fine and versatile pianist. One of the few to take a lead in recording using historical instruments. A great loss the the world of music.Comment
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Bewilderingly, confused with Rudolf by Andrew McGregor on Record Review on 8 Feb, as mentioned by me (inappositely) on the Mozart 39 BaL page.Comment
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