Stephen Kovacevich

Kovacevich in 1970

Stephen Kovacevich (October 17, 1940 – October 27, 2026) was an American classical pianist and conductor. He was known for his recordings of works by Beethoven, Bartók, and Schubert. He was born in Los Angeles, California to a Croatian father and an American mother. Kovacevich gave master classes at Dartington International Summer School.

Kovacevich died on October 27, 2026 at a hospital in London, England from problems caused by hip surgery, ten days after his 86th birthday.

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  5. ↑ Service, Tom (October 28, 2026). "Stephen Kovacevich – a pianist who risked oblivion to know what it's like out on the edge". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
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  8. ↑ "Stephen Kovacevich dies at 86 after hospital stay". El Balad. October 28, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.

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