Background
Fleisher, Leon was born on July 23, 1928 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Isidor and Bertha (Mittelman) Fleisher.
Fleisher, Leon was born on July 23, 1928 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Isidor and Bertha (Mittelman) Fleisher.
Student, Artur Schnabel, Lago di Como, Italy, New York City, 1948. Doctorate (honorary), San Francisco Conservatory Music. Doctorate (honorary), Towson State University.
Doctorate (honorary), Cleveland Institute Music.
Professor piano Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, since 1959. Board directors Walter W. Naumburg Foundation. Artistic director Tanglewood Music Center, 1986-1997.
Fellow: American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member: American Association of University Professors.
Married Dorothy Druzinsky, 1951. Children: Deborah, Richard, Leah. Married Risselle Rosenthal, April 1, 1962.
Children: Paula Beth, Julian. Married Katherine L. Jacobson, 1982.