Talk:Leon Fleisher

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[edit] Fleisher's ethnicity?

Is it really necessary to identify Fleisher right off the bat as Jewish? There are tons of Jewish musicians in the world, after all. It smacks a little of discrimination to me. Is Jimmy Carter labeled Southern Baptist as the very first thing about him? Sure, in each case it could or even should be mentioned, but I think it's really better to note the most important aspects of Fleisher: his gifts as a musician. How about "Leon Fleisher (born July 23, 1928) is an American-born pianist and conductor." Then sometime later maybe this side of him could be brought in. Thoughts? --Wspencer11 (talk to me...) 15:32, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Notable students?

I am beginning to wonder about all the names that are getting added to this list. I knew Fleisher slightly but I am not a pianist nor am I qualified to say who is or is not notable, but I recognize several of these names, and in my meory they were just students of his, with nothing else particularly notable about them. Ideas on what, if anything, to do? Wspencer11 (talk to me...) 14:13, 29 January 2007 (UTC)