Fel'tsman, Oskar Borisovich
(*1921)
Fel'tsman [Fyéltsmuhn], Oskar Borisovich (2–18–1921, Odessa). Studied with Shebalin at the M. Cons. (1939–41). Is known primarily for his operettas and nationalist songs. His son, the outstanding “refusnik” pianist Vladimir Fel'tsman (1952–), was denied permission by the Soviet government in 1979 to immigrate to Israel and was restricted from performing in most cities. Vladimir's live recording of the Chopin Preludes at Spaso House, the U.S. ambassador's residence in M., (Jan. 11, 1984) has…