Memorial Page for Leon Fleisher

Jul 23, 1928 – Aug 2, 2020(92 years)Died in:Baltimore, Maryland

American conductor and pianist

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August 2nd, 2026

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July 23rd, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

San Francisco, California

Place of Death

Baltimore, Maryland

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

cancer

Occupation(5)

conductorclassical pianistmusicologistmusic educator pianist

Awards(3)

Kennedy Center HonorsFellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

Leon Fleisher (* July 23, 1928 in San Francisco; † August 2, 2020 in Baltimore) was an american conductor and pianist. He was 92 years old. His awards include Kennedy Center Honors, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎. His cause of death was cancer.

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Born in San Francisco, California

1928

Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

2006

Died in Baltimore, Maryland (cancer)

2020

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Leon Fleisher. Forever remembered.