Shura Cherkassky

Shura Cherkassky (October 7, 1911 - December 27, 1995), Ukrainian-born classical pianist best known for his brilliant, highly individualistic performances of the romantic repertoire.

Born in Odessa, Cherkassky's family fled to United States to escape the Russian Revolution, where he began to learn to piano under Józef Hofmann.

Cherkassky was one of the few pianists who concertize actively into his late life, and many of his best recordings were made live under concert recital conditions.