Piatigorsky

(pé-dt-é-gér’-ské), Gregor, b. Ekaterinoslaw, Ru ia, April 20, 1903; “cellist; studied violin, later cello with Glehn in Moscow; 1st cellist of Berlin Philh., 1923; began solo appearances with leading continental orchs., also in chamber music concerts; Amer. tours after 1929; has appeared widely in recital and as a first-rank solo performer. (pé-at’-té), Bergamo, Jan. (1) Alfredo Carlo,’ 8, 1822—Bergamo, July 19, 1901; ’cello-virtuoso (son of a violinist, (2) Antonio P., d. Feb. 27, 1978); pupil of his granduncle, Zanetti, and of Merighi, Milan Cons.; début, Milan, 1838; at 7 had played in an orch., 1849, 1st ’cello It. opera, London; from 1859 at Monday and Saturday Pop. Concerts of chamber-mus.; pub. method for ’cello, 2 ’cello-concertos, vocal mus. with ’cello obbligato, etc. Piccaver (pé’-ka-vér), Alfred, b. Lone Sutton, England, Feb. 5, 1897; tenor; in early youth came to America and had vocal instruction in N. Y. and Milan; 1907-12, mem. Landes theatre; 10912, sang regularly with Vienna State Op., he enjoyed marked popularity, esp. in Italian réles; 1923, guest appearances Opera.