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The Leonard Lopate Show

Pianist and Conductor Leon Fleisher

Monday, December 17, 2007

Legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher has recently returned to performing, now that he’s regained the use of his right hand. For years, he had to give up playing because of a neurological movement disorder. Fleisher is also one of this year’s Kennedy Center honorees.

Events: Leon Fleisher has received a Kennedy Center Honors Award
Gala will be broadcast on CBS, Wednesday, December 26 at 9 pm
Learn more about this year's honorees here.

Leon Fleisher will be performing
Chamber Music at the Y
Tuesday, December 18 & Wednesday, December 19 at 8 pm
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
To purchase tickets, go here.


Comments

  • [1] Jeffrey Stock from New York December 17, 2007 - 12:59PM

    I think you should know that you have misspelled Leon Fleisher's name all over your Web site. There is no "C" in his name. Don't believe me? Ask him.
  • [2] LaBelleDominique December 17, 2007 - 02:04PM

    What a brilliant, inspiring program. As a classical pianist myself, I am most heartened to learn that Mr. Fleisher is still playing in spite of the obstacle of his chronic illness. I think it gives hope and is a testament to his dedication to fine music, something that uplifts us all.

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