Piatigorsky
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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For six decades, beginning with his undergraduate years at USC — where he attracted the attention of Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky and the odd rock ‘n’ roll musician about town — Tilson Thomas has been a joy-making key figure in American music.
From Los Angeles Times
He visited a final time in 1970 for a five-week tour with the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky.
From New York Times
She was married to the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, who happened to be giving a concert in Los Angeles that Sunday afternoon.
From Literature
Bobby also didn’t see why he had to cater to Mrs. Piatigorsky.
From Literature
Though he didn’t realize it, if Fischer hadn’t accepted the invitation to the 1966 Piatigorsky Cup in Santa Monica, California, there wouldn’t have been such a tournament at all.
From Literature
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