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Gabrilowitsch

American  
[gah-bri-luhv-ich, guh-bryi-law-vyich] / ˌgɑ brɪˈlʌv ɪtʃ, gə brjɪˈlɔ vjɪtʃ /

noun

  1. Ossip 1878–1936, Russian pianist and conductor, in America.


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Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the Russian pianist and conductor who was one of Alma Mahler’s lovers, married Mark Twain’s daughter.

From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2019

One expansion: The story mentions that Twain’s only grandchild, Nina Clemens Gabrilowitsch, “died in 1966, leaving Twain bereft of direct descendants.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2010

In any case, Nina, the only child Clara bore, when she was still married to her first husband, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, died in 1966, leaving Twain bereft of direct descendants.

From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2010

Pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch, then conductor of the Detroit Symphony, saw the boy's talent, encouraged him to attempt concert work.

From Time Magazine Archive

These are the things that enchant us in Paderewski's performance, and in the tonal coloring of Gabrilowitsch.

From Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers by Harriette Brower

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