The great musician and teacher Leon Fleisher died a few days ago. I had the honor and privilege to interview him twice, and to meet him in person. He was not only a brilliant musician, he was a wise teacher and down-to-earth spokesperson for music and humanity. Today’s Beautiful Music Offering is a pair of pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach played by pianist Leon Fleisher. You will also find a link to my most recent interview with him in which he talks about this music in particular, among other things. There is also a link to a documentary about his remarkable career and his health challenges.
Suzanne Interviews Leon Fleisher