Postnikova, Viktoria (Valentinovna)
Postnikova, Viktoria (Valentinovna)
Postnikova, Viktoria (Valentinovna) , Russian pianist; b. Moscow, Jan. 12, 1944. She studied at the Moscow Central Music School and later at the Moscow Cons., graduating in 1967. In 1966 she received 2nd prize at the Leeds Competition. She then embarked upon a major career, appearing widely as a soloist with leading orchs. and as a recitalist. She married Gennadi Rozh-destvensky in 1969.
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