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In 1937, he was the first person to perform a piano recital on US television. In 1997, he was the first pianist to stream a performance over the Internet. Who is he?

Question #151099. Asked by serpa.
Last updated May 13 2024.
Originally posted May 13 2024 4:08 AM.

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Earl Wild
In 1939, Mr. Wild was the first soloist to perform a solo piano recital on American television (NBC).

In 1999, Mr. Wild performed the first live piano recital to be conveyed over the internet (streaming webcast through Pittsburgh's WQED)..

link https://earlwild.com/accolades-2/



Response last updated by elburcher on May 13 2024.
May 13 2024, 7:09 AM
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