Question 88

Artur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Sergey Rachmaninoff are renowned pianists.

This group is recognized as a collection of some of the most celebrated pianists in the history of classical music, each contributing significantly to the piano repertoire and performance.

A) Eric Clapton, Gary Karr, Maria Callas

This option includes Eric Clapton, a renowned guitarist and singer, Gary Karr, a double bassist, and Maria Callas, an opera singer. None of these individuals are primarily known for their work as pianists, making this group incorrect for the question posed.

B) Jascha Heifetz, Duke Ellington, Isaac Stern

While Jascha Heifetz and Isaac Stern are famous violinists and Duke Ellington is a prominent jazz pianist and bandleader, this group does not exclusively consist of renowned pianists. Therefore, it does not fulfill the requirement of the question.

C) Keith Jarrett, Django Reinhardt, Hector Berlioz

This selection features Keith Jarrett, a notable jazz pianist, and composer, and Django Reinhardt, a legendary guitarist. However, Hector Berlioz was a composer and conductor, not a pianist, which disqualifies this option from being a group of renowned pianists.

D) Glenn Gould, Miles Davis, Keith Moon

Glenn Gould is a celebrated pianist known for his interpretations of Bach, while Miles Davis is a legendary jazz trumpeter and Keith Moon is a drummer. This grouping lacks the necessary focus on renowned pianists, making it incorrect.

E) Artur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Sergey Rachmaninoff

This group consists solely of distinguished pianists who have made significant contributions to classical piano music. Artur Rubinstein and Vladimir Horowitz are legendary for their performances and interpretations, while Sergey Rachmaninoff was not only a pianist but also a composer and conductor, known for his virtuosic piano works.

Conclusion

Option E is definitively correct as it includes three renowned pianists who have each left an indelible mark on classical music. In contrast, all other options include individuals who are either not primarily pianists or do not form a cohesive group of celebrated pianists, thus failing to meet the requirements of the question.