

|
 |

 |
 |
 |
 |
presents video interviews with distinguished musicians and composers. Hosted by Eugene Istomin (1925-2003), one of the world's most admired classical musicians, the series includes conversations with Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Milton Babbitt, and others. Topics include piano performance technique, modern contemporary music, the essence of the string quartet, the influence of master teachers, and lessons from the great virtuosos of the past. (Library of Congress)
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Eugene Istomin was born in New York in 1925 of Russian émigré singers. From his earliest public appearance at the age of 6, he went on to become one of America's most respected pianists, excelling both as a soloist and interpreter of chamber music. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 ![Great conversations: the pianists [videorecording]](http://www.free.ed.gov/images/resources/great-conversations-music.jpg)

The pianists |
 |
|
 |