Tager Sergey (Samuil) Isaevich (8 February 1905, Dvinsk, Vitebsk province — ?) — pianist.

Sergey Tager studied at a secondary school in Daugavpils, then, during the First World War, in evacuation in Saratov (1914–1921). He studied piano at the Saratov Conservatory (1918–1921), but did not complete his studies, leaving in his final year.

In 1923–1924, he studied at the Higher School of Music at the Academy of Arts in Berlin under E. Petri, receiving a diploma with distinction. In 1924–1926, he lived in Berlin. A teacher and concert pianist, he performed in cities across Europe (Paris, Berlin, Vienna).

In 1926–1927, he undertook a concert tour of the United States. In 1927–1932, he lived in Paris, giving concerts. In 1933, he returned to Latvia.

In 1933–1934, he completed compulsory military service as a soldier in the 6th Riga Infantry Regiment. Afterwards, he performed in Riga and gave private lessons.

From 1 October 1940, he was a teacher at the Latvian Conservatory, senior docent, and head of the special piano department. Among his students were N. Schroeder, T. Goba, I. Labak, R. Sverdlova, and E. Opeskina.

He was a pianist of powerful style, with a passionate temperament and refined technique.

His wife was Raisa Otsup, a pianist.

Literature:

Zalītis, J. Sergeja Tagera klaviervakars Jaunākās Ziņas, 1936, No. 264, p. 4; Segodnya vecherom, 1936, No. 265, p. 6. Марина Михайлец