Ivory Classics is an American classical music record label governed by the Ivory Classics Foundation. The purpose of this foundation, which was established in 1998, is to promote, through charitable and benevolent activities, an appreciation for the art of the piano through its work with the premier audiophile piano label. [1]
Artists having recorded for Ivory Classics include, among others, Earl Wild, [2] Shura Cherkassky, Ann Schein Carlyss, Eric Himy, Moura Lympany, and Igor Lovchinsky.
Ivory is a hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of animals, that consists mainly of dentine, one of the physical structures of teeth and tusks. The chemical structure of the teeth and tusks of mammals is the same, regardless of the species of origin. The trade in certain teeth and tusks other than elephant is well established and widespread; therefore, "ivory" can correctly be used to describe any mammalian teeth or tusks of commercial interest which are large enough to be carved or scrimshawed.
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