Ezra Rachlin
American conductor and pianist
Ezra Rachlin (5 December 1915 – 21 January 1995) was an American conductor and pianist.
Life and career
Rachlin was born in Hollywood, California, to Jewish parents, and first showed an interest in the piano at the age of three. At age 4½ he was famous as the "youngest philosopher in Los Angeles." Home schooled by talented parents, he spoke three languages, read English, and played piano and violin. He excelled in mathematics, and was active in youth sports. He gave his first full-length recital at age five.
The Rachlins moved to Germany to assist Ezra in his studies. He performed at various salon concerts, including many at the house of the Abegg family, for whom Robert Schumann had written his Abegg Variations. Another pianist featured there was the 18-year-old Vladimir Horowitz. He became bilingual in German. He also endured antisemitism.
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