Anthony Newman
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About
Skilled as an organist, a harpsichordist, pianist, fortepianist, pedal harpsichordist, and conductor.
Before Fame
He learned to read music before he learned to read words. He couldn't start taking organ lessons until his feet were long enough to reach the pedals, much to his disappointment.
Trivia
He collaborated with many musicians, including Itzhak Perlman, Leonard Bernstein, Kathleen Battle, and Eugenia Zukerman.
Family Life
His mother was an amateur pianist and professional dancer, while his father was a lawyer.
Associated With
He became enamored with the works of Johann Sebastian Bach after hearing the fifth Brandenburg Concerto when he was five.
