| Birth Day | January 6, 1912 |
| Birth Place | Germany |
| Age | 108 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Dec 13, 1980 (age 68) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Famous for his mastery of Beethoven, Schubert, and Schumann. His 1959 American debut in Manhattan was highly acclaimed.
He was a student at the Dresden Conservatory.
He served as professor of piano from 1947 until 1962 at the North-West German Music Academy.
His family recognized his talents early on, and he debuted in 1928 when he was 16.
He had a prolific recording career, laying down tracks of many composers, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
