What was liberace's real name

All All. Sign In. Wladziu Valentino Liberace. Most remembered for his extravagant costumes and trademark candelabra placed on the lids of his flashy pianos, Liberace was loved by his audiences for his music talent and unique showmanship. Liberace's own extraordinary natural talent became evident when he learned to play the piano, by ear, at the age of four.

Liberace cause of death

Although Salvatore tried to discourage his son's interest in the piano, praises from Ignacy Jan Paderewski , a famous Polish pianist, helped the young musician follow his musical career. As a teenager, Liberace earned wages playing popular tunes at movie theaters and speakeasies. Despite being proud of his son's accomplishments, Salvatore strictly opposed Liberace's preference for popular music over the classics.

Pianist Florence Bettray Kelly took control of Liberace's classical training when he was He debuted as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Stock. He received a scholarship to attend the Wisconsin College of Music. In , after a classical recital, Liberace's audience requested the popular tune, "Three Little Fishes".

Liberace seized the opportunity and performed the tune with a semi-classical style which the audience loved. Soon, this unique style of playing the piano got Liberace bookings in large nightclubs.