Claude Frank is a German-born, American Jewish pianist whose career has included appearances with highly reputed orchestras, at major festivals, and in major recital halls around the world. Born December 24, 1925 in Nuremberg, Germany, Frank studied at the Paris Conservatoire; worked with Artur Schnabel in New York, for whom he first played in Europe; studied with Schnabel's last and favourite pupil, Maria Curcio; and studied composition and conducting at Columbia University. At Tanglewood he studied with Serge Koussevitzky. He has performed worldwide as a soloist with distinguished orchestras, touring Asia, Australia, Europe, Israel and South America, and in chamber music concerts. A milestone in his career was RCA's release of his recordings of the 32 Beethoven piano sonatas and his worldwide performances of the cycle. He has appeared in joint concerts with his wife, pianist Lilian Kallir, and, in recent years, with his daughter, the renowned violinist Pamela Frank. 

December 24th, 1925 in Nuremberg  /  Died:   Dec 27th, 2014