Katz; Mindru

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Dan Davis

Mindru Katz was born in Romania in 1925, emigrated to Israel, had a successful European career that included recordings for EMI, and died onstage during

KATZ PROKOFIEV KHACHATURIAN/Cembal C

Dan Davis

Mindru Katz (1925-78) is not a name familiar to most piano buffs. It ought to be. Romanian-born, Katz studied with Florica Musicescu, who also taught

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The late Romanian pianist Mindru Katz takes top honors with his polished and deeply musical Emperor Concerto, abetted by Barbirolli’s assertive yet supple support, with

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Katz; Mindru

katz bach cembal d’amour C

KATZ PROKOFIEV KHACHATURIAN/Cembal C

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