Menahem Pressler
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Summary
Menahem Pressler was born on December 16, 1923[1], in Magdeburg[2]. He died on May 6, 2023[3], in London[4]. He worked as a classical pianist[5], academic musician[6], pianist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,103 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], Germany[11]
- Employer: Jacobs School of Music[12]
- Educated at: Buchmann-Mehta School of Music[13]
- Student: Laura Mikkola[14]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[16], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[17], honorary citizen of Magdeburg[18], honorary doctor of Ben-Gurion University[19], Commander of the National Order of Merit[20]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], Beaux Arts Trio[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Record label: MGM Records[24], Philips Records[25], Philips Classics Records[26]
- Commons category: Menahem Pressler[27]
- Archives at: Indiana University Archives[28]
- Family name: Pressler[29]
- Given name: Menahem[30]
- Significant event: Aliyah[31]
- Official website: https://menahempressler.org[32]
- Work location: Bloomington[33]
- Student of: Paul Loyonnet[34]
- Instrument: piano[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36], English[37], Hebrew[38]
- Name in native language: מנחם פרסלר[39]
- Start of work period: 1945[40]
- End of work period: 2023[41]
Why It Matters
Menahem Pressler has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Menahem Pressler born?
Menahem Pressler was born in Magdeburg[2].
Where did Menahem Pressler die?
Menahem Pressler passed away in London[4].
What did Menahem Pressler do for work?
Menahem Pressler worked as a classical pianist[5], academic musician[6], pianist[7], and musician[8].
Where did Menahem Pressler go to school?
Menahem Pressler was educated at Buchmann-Mehta School of Music[13].
What awards did Menahem Pressler receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[16], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[17], and honorary citizen of Magdeburg[18].