Robert Levin

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There are two pianists called Robert Levin (1) Robert Levin (June 6, 1912–October 29, 1996) was a Norwegian classical pianist and composer. Although he was an accomplished solo pianist and composer in his own right, Levin received international acclaim for his work as an accompanist with several of the world's most celebrated vocal and instrumental performers. Levin was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), and grew up in the immigrant neighborhood in Grünerløkka, the child of David and Marie Levin, Jewish refugees from Lithuania who had immigrated in 1905. Levin caught interest in the piano when he was four and a half years old, at his grandmother's home where there was an instrument that was disused. By the time he was five, he had taught himself well enough for his first public performance, using his fist at times to reach the black keys. He did not receive formal lessons until he was ten, and when he was twelve he was accepted by the pre-eminent music teacher of the time, Nils Larsen. On several occasions, his parents hocked their wedding rings to pay for music lessons. Like many of the classical musicians of pre-World War II era, Levin played at restaurants to support himself. He took private lessons with Gustav Lange and notably Fartein Valen, being exposed to a wide range of musical traditions and innovations. Levin was the last living silent movie veteran when he died in 1996. He also became an accomplished accordion player during this time. Levin had his performance d

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Piano Sonatas

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(BWV 1056)

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Mozart: Horn Concertos & Bassoon Concerto

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The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I - disc 1

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Mozart: Clarinet Concerto & Kegelstatt Trio

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Piano/Clavier/Klavier / English Suites (CD1) BWV.806-808

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Mozart, W.A.: Requiem in D minor, K. 626

Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I

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(BWV 808)

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Glade Jul - Julens Vakreste Sanger

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Mozart: Trio K. 496 Trio K. 442 (Completed by Robert Levin)

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Henri Dutilleux: D'ombre Et De Silence

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