The pianist, the ballet star and the daughter who jumped

The pianist, the ballet star and the daughter who jumped

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norman lebrecht

November 14, 2015

All week long, there has been a campaign on social media about the pianist that time forgot.

Esther Yellin led a turbulent life in the Soviet Union, Israel and Switzerland. Her recordings have just been reissued. She is, beyond doubt, an outstanding artist, as you can hear below.

The tragic family story is recounted in this Haaretz feature from January 2010 – a compelling painful read, here.

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