Joseph Kalichstein

Pianist

Birthday January 15, 1946

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Israel

Age 78 years old

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About

Repertoire spanned concertos, solo recitals, and chamber music. He was known as a member of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio.

Before Fame

He was first noticed by famed Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau. His training at The Juilliard School was orchestrated by Arrau.

Trivia

He was named Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music and Artistic Director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1997.

Family Life

His family recognized his talents early on, and he began studying piano with Joshua Shor.

Associated With

He was a performer at the 1977 inauguration of President Jimmy Carter with violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson, which was their first collaboration.