Listen to RealAudio clips, and read a short biography of the late Russian pianist who died in 1997. Find out why he was such an enigma.

Article on the Ukrainian-born pianist of German parentage who, starting his career late, became one of the most celebrated musicians of his time.

Short essay about the pianist, with a photo and a brief sound clip from Beethoven's Sonata No. 2 in g minor, Op. 5, No.2, for Cello and Piano.

Find a biography, a discography and an essay by Alfred Schnittke about the great Russian pianist. Includes a photo taken in his youth.