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Artur Schnabel (1882-1951) was an Austrian-American classical pianist, composer and pedagogue. He was known for his interpretations of Beethoven and Schubert, and his recordings of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas.
Aug 11, 2024 · Artur Schnabel (born April 17, 1882, Lipnik, Austria—died Aug. 15, 1951, Axenstein, Switz.) was an Austrian pianist and teacher whose performances and recordings made him a legend in his own time and a model of scholarly musicianship to all later pianists.
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Mar 21, 2018 · Artur Schnabel was the first pianist to record all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. The cycle, made in the 1930s, has just been entered into the Library of Congress.
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A recording of a November 17th 1947 concert of Artur Schnabel playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major with Izler Solomon conducting the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra. The...
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Nov 27, 2018 · Renowned pianist Artur Schnabel is best known for his recordings of a complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas, which he recorded from 1932-1935. His recording, the first ever made of the complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas, to this day places him at the forefront of interpreting the composer’s piano works.
Aug 26, 2022 · Learn about the legendary Austrian pianist who recorded the first complete Beethoven sonatas and influenced generations of musicians. To access the full article, you need to register or subscribe to Gramophone website.