Background
Pommers, Leon was born on October 12, 1914 in Pruzana, Poland. Arrived in United States, 1943. Son of Abram and Fania Pommers.
Pommers, Leon was born on October 12, 1914 in Pruzana, Poland. Arrived in United States, 1943. Son of Abram and Fania Pommers.
Student, State Conservatory Music, Warsaw, 1935—1939. Bachelor, City University of New York, 1965. Master of Arts, City University of New York, 1968.
With Canada Broadcasting Corporation, Vancouver, 1942-1943. Soloist, chamber musician, assistant pianist to Erica Morini, Nathan Milstein, Yehudi Menuhin, Joseph Szigeti, Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, 1944. Professor music Queens College, City University of New York, 1968-1985.
Piano faculty Mannes College Music, 1985.
Grammy nominee National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences, 1986.
Member of Bohemians Club, Musicians Club.
Married Irene Perlman Pommers, July 11, 1954. 1 child Alice Greenwood.