Gary Graffman

Gary Graffman
Graffman at the piano
Born(1928-10-14)October 14, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 2025(2025-12-27) (aged 97)
New York City, U.S.
Education
Occupations
  • Classical pianist
  • Academic teacher
  • Music administrator
OrganizationsCurtis Institute of Music

Gary Graffman (October 14, 1928 – December 27, 2025) was an American classical pianist, teacher and administrator. After he lost control of his right hand, he gave the UK premiere of Korngold's Piano Concerto for the left hand in 1985, and had seven left-hand works commissioned for him. He became teacher, and later director and president, of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he had studied as a boy.

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