A pianist who has reshaped the repertory of the instrument, Eugene List manifested his gifts early and at age 12 had already made his orchestral debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His comprehensive musical interests led him to program the works of many composers outside the mainstream, as well as little-known works by already established composers.
Born to parents who were Russian +¬migr+¬s, List lived his childhood in Los Angeles, where his family had moved when he was a year old. At age five, List began piano studies with his mother, later entering the Sutro-Seyler S...