Previous post for March 24th may be found here: Maria Malibran (2019), (2020), Fanny Crosby (2021), Elsa Respighi; John Antes (2022), and Maria Malibran (2023)
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Byron Janis (24 March 1928 –14 March 2024) was an American classical pianist.
Gone But Not Forgotten: 1928-2024
I write for birthdays, so I’m wary
Of penning an obituary.
But just this once, my birthday column
Treats a subject grave and solemn.
For Byron Janis now has died.
(This fact was noted far and wide).
Byron Janis, at his age,
Had long since given up the stage,
And it is not, perhaps, unkind
That in your mental list you find
That other pianists come to mind,
But if you own his old LPs
You purchased in your youth where he’s
Heard in virtuoso splendor, –
Drop the needle, and surrender.
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