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Frank D. Willis papers
Collection
Identifier: PIMS-0064
Abstract
Frank Willis was a classical pianist and composer who attended Peabody Conservatory and was a composer and conductor for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. His papers include manuscript and published scores and some contextual material.
Dates:
1967-1996
Found in:
Peabody Archives
Leon Fleisher papers
Collection
Identifier: PIMS-0081
Abstract
Pianist, conductor, and teacher Leon Fleisher (1928-2020) had a career in music stretching more than 70 years, including nearly 50 years as a faculty member of the Peabody Conservatory of Music. After making his debut at age 16 with Pierre Monteux conducting, Fleisher toured internationally as a soloist until a neurological condition caused him to lose the full use of his right hand. After three decades of focusing on performing the piano repertoire for the left hand, conducting various...
Dates:
1875 - 2021
Found in:
Peabody Archives