As per our current Database, Artur Balsam has been died on Sep 1, 1994 (age 88).
When Artur Balsam die, Artur Balsam was 88 years old.
| Popular As | Artur Balsam |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 8, 1906 (Poland) |
| Birthday | February 8 |
| Town/City | Poland |
| Nationality | Poland |
Artur Balsam’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Artur Balsam was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Left his homeland of Poland for America because of the Nazis. He would become a respected accompanist for many famous Musicians.
He was awarded the Mendelssohn Prize in 1930.
He was a faculty member of Boston University, the Eastman School of Music, and the Manhattan School of Music.
He married Ruth Rosalie, who later was President of the Artur Balsam Foundation for Chamber Music.
He and fellow Polish Composer Krzysztof Penderecki had careers that were both affected and shaped by their experiences with the Nazis during World War II.
