Abeceda klavíristy – Brendel Alfred (2020)

Alfred Brendel (January 5, 1931) is an Austrian-British pianist, poet, and writer. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of all time. He was born in Loučná nad Desnou in the Šumperk district to a family of non-musicians. Until the age of six, he lived in Czechoslovakia, after which the family moved to Zagreb in Yugoslavia and then to Graz in Austria. He began taking piano lessons at the age of six. He then studied at the conservatory in Graz with Professor Ludovika von Kaan and composition with Artur Michel. He completed his studies with Austrian pianist and composer Eduard Steuermann, particularly through master classes with Swiss pianist and conductor Edwin Fischer. Brendel first publicly performed in Graz when he was seventeen. Since Alfred Brendel stopped performing, he has focused on passing on his experiences to others. In addition to lectures, workshops, etc., the result is the book "Alphabet of the Pianist," which will delight anyone interested in the technique, history of the piano, and piano repertoire. His knowledgeable, witty, educational, and deeply personal perspective is ideal for all piano lovers, musicians, and music fans. Any musical instrument is rarely described in such an entertaining and...