Composer
Boris Berlin
pianist (1907–2001)
1907–2001
24 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1907
- Died
- 2001
- Birthplace
- Kharkiv
- Place of death
- Toronto
- Citizenship / historical state
- Canada; Russian Empire
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Boris Berlin (27 May 1907 – 24 March 2001) was a Canadian pianist, music educator, arranger, and composer of Russian birth. He is primarily remembered for his work within the field of piano pedagogy, having published an extensive amount of material in that area and teaching a large number of notable pianists. His more than 20 books on the subject of piano pedagogy sold more than 4 million copies. In 2000 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada with the citation "Known as the teacher of teachers, he profoundly influenced musical instruction in our country. Having taught some of Canada's most illustrious musicians, he was known for his extensive contribution to pedagogical material and for his piano pieces for young performers."
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; music educator; pianist; music arranger; music teacher; musician
- Career institutions / employers
- University of Toronto
- Instruments played
- piano
- VIAF ID
- 26114923
- ISNI
- 0000000074074361
- GND ID
- 1020638699
- Library of Congress ID
- n87131423
- MusicBrainz ID
- 3415e8eb-95d5-4306-989c-466266e52c60
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 26114923.