Yefim Bronfman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yefim Bronfman
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Bronfman in 2009
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Yefim Naumovich Bronfman
April 10, 1958 |
| Nationality | American, Israeli |
| Occupation | Pianist |
Yefim Naumovich Bronfman, born on April 10, 1958, is a world-famous pianist. He was born in the Soviet Union and later became a citizen of both Israel and the United States. He is known for his powerful and expressive piano playing.
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Early Life and Family
Yefim Bronfman was born in a city called Tashkent. At that time, Tashkent was part of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. When he was 15 years old, he moved to Israel.
A Musical Family
Yefim grew up in a family that loved music. His father, Naum Bronfman, was a concertmaster for the city's opera orchestra. A concertmaster is the lead violinist in an orchestra. His mother, Pauline Bronfman, was also a pianist. Yefim's older sister, Elizabeth, became a violinist with the famous Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Becoming an American Citizen
In 1989, Yefim Bronfman became an American citizen. This allowed him to live and work in the United States while continuing his international music career.
Learning to Play the Piano
Yefim Bronfman had some amazing teachers who helped him become the pianist he is today. These teachers included Arie Vardi, Rudolf Firkušný, Leon Fleisher, and Rudolf Serkin. Learning from such talented musicians helped him develop his unique style.
See also
In Spanish: Yefim Bronfman para niños
