Description: (Pianist)
Olga Samaroff was a renowned American pianist, music critic, and influential teacher. She trained under notable musicians like Élie-Miriam Delaborde, son of Charles-Valentin Alkan, and gained recognition for her outstanding performances and insightful critiques. Samaroff's career was elevated by her marriage to the renowned conductor Leopold Stokowski. A key figure in the Philadelphia Art Alliance, she made a lasting mark on the classical music world through her exceptional skills as a performer and educator.