Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Byron Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke barriers as a Cold War era culture ambassador and later overcame severe arthritis that nearly robbed him of his playing abilities, has died. He was 95.

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
Byron Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke barriers as a Cold War era culture ambassador and later overcame severe arthritis that nearly robbed him of his playing abilities, has died. He was 95.