Pianist Rosa Tamarkina (1920-1950)

Born in Kiev, studied as a child in Kiev and Moscow.

Further Studies in Moscow with Alexander Goldenweiser and Konstantin Igumnov.

Placed 2nd in the 1937 Chopin Competition, had a performing career in Russia.

Taught at the Moscow Conservatory for some time.

Died of cancer.

Here is quite a special recording that I think is superior to the Sofronitsky and the Daniel Berman recordings. Her long beautiful phrases and sense of timing are incredibly effective.

Also, will check out the Kissin video soon.