What is Byron Janis's full name?
Byron Yankilevich Janis
Byron Janis nickname(s):
Byron Yanks
Byron Janis date of birth:
March 24, 1928
How old is Byron Janis?
97
Where was Byron Janis born?
McKeesport, Pa.
Byron Janis body shape:
Average
What color is Byron Janis's hair?
Black
Is Byron Janis gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Byron Janis?
Jewish
What is Byron Janis's ethnicity?
White
What is Byron Janis nationality?
Polish
Where did Byron Janis go to university?
Juilliard School
What is Byron Janis's occupation?
Famous Classical Pianist
Short Biography
Byron Janis (born March 24, 1928) is an American classical pianist. He made several recordings for RCA Victor and Mercury Records, and occupies two volumes of the Philips series Great Pianists of the 20th Century. His discography covers repertoire from Beethoven to David W. Guion and includes major piano concertos from Mozart to Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev. His pianism has been described as combining a Horowitzian technique with a sublime musicality akin to Cortot's. He has a special affinity for Chopin and made a French film on him that was shown around the world.