Day: February 12, 2026

William Kapell: A Virtuoso Pianist Cut Short William Kapell, an American pianist of Russian-Jewish descent, emerged as a rising star in the post-war era. Early Life and Education Born into a musical family, Kapell began his training with Olga Samaroff at the Philadelphia Conservatory and later at the Juilliard School. Breakthrough and Rise to Fame Kapell&039;s career took off in 1941 when he …