The Pianism on Instagram: "Eugene Istomin (1925-2003) playing the last three variations preceding the fugue from Brahms’ Op. 24, the Händel Variations, hailed by Donald Tovey as pertaining to « the half-dozen greatest sets of variations ever written ». Eugene Istomin was born in New York City to Russian and Ukrainian parents who escaped the Soviet Revolution. His father Yuri (guitarist) fought for the Tsarist army, his mother Feera Chavin (singer, dancer) was from Odessa: Istomin would play by e

reels.grunge studio on Instagram: "Happy birthday to Eddie Vedder 🎂 Born December 23, 1964, Vedder became the voice of Pearl Jam and one of the defining frontmen of the ’90s alternative era. From Ten to Dark Matter, his voice and songwriting have shaped rock history for over three decades. 61 today. ❤️"