Alfred Brendel was born on January 5, 1931 in Austria and is renowned for being the first composer to record the entirety of Beethoven's solo piano works. He is an Austrian pianist who has achieved international fame for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and other composers. His recordings have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.
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💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)
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About
Austrian Pianist who became the first Composer to record the entirety of Beethoven's solo piano works.
Before Fame
His piano lessons started at six. He began attending Graz Conservatory for two years at the age of 14. Beyond this, he taught himself most of what he learned about piano.
Trivia
He also liked to compose music, and at his first public recital, he mixed in his own compositions with the works of Bach, Brahms, and Liszt.
Family Life
His family was not musically talented.
Associated With
His recording of Franz Liszt's Weihnachtsbaum was not just its world premiere recording, but also his first record.