William Schatzkamer (August 17, 1916 - September 12, 2012) was an American educator, pianist, and conductor.
[1][2] Born in New York City he was trained in piano at The Juilliard School and, during the 1940s, served as assisting solo artist with Paul Robeson in addition to successful tours as a recitalist in his own right.
[3] For three years, starting in 1948, Schatzkamer toured the United States, Canada and Mexico under the direction of Columbia Artists Management.
He played a total 175 events including three very successful recitals in New York's Town Hall.
After the first of these Town Hall recitals, he was able to sign a contract with RCA Victor.