Gregor Piatigorsky was a Russian-born American cellist renowned for his virtuosity and expressive playing. Born on April 17, 1903, he became a prominent figure in the world of classical music, contributing to the cello repertoire and performing internationally. Piatigorsky's artistry and technique influenced many aspiring musicians and he is remembered as one of the great cellists of the 20th century. He passed away on August 6, 1976, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire cellists.
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Time Zone - Europe/Zaporozhye (2:2 E)
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Meaning of the name - Gregor
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Gregor Piatigorsky belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dnipro
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Moscow Conservatory
Occupation: music teacher | cellist | musician | composer
Spouses: Jacqueline Piatigorsky
Children: Jeptha Drachman | Joram Piatigorsky
Employers: Boston University
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 17, 1903
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 13 | 27 Aries 24 | 24 Leo 16 |
| Moon | 28 Sagittarius 59 | 26 Aries 19 | 22 Gemini 32 |
| Mercury | 1 Taurus 4 | 3 Aries 17 | 14 Virgo 31 |
| Venus | 28 Taurus 58 | 21 Taurus 46 | 0 Libra 9 |
| Mars | 0 Libra 38 | 5 Aries 54 | 7 Scorpio 1 |
| Jupiter | 12 Pisces 35 | 17 Cancer 14 | 20 Pisces 59 |
| Saturn | 8 Aquarius 54 | 7 Aries 27 | 5 Aquarius 8 |
| Uranus | 25 Sagittarius 28 | 29 Taurus 33 | 21 Sagittarius 39 |
| Neptune | 1 Cancer 16 | 2 Aries 48 | 5 Cancer 13 |
| Pluto | 18 Gemini 3 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 20 Gemini 30 |
| Rahu | 15 Libra 32 | 6 Pisces 31 | 9 Libra 1 |
| Ketu | 15 Aries 32 | 6 Virgo 31 | 9 Aries 1 |
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