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Artur Schnabel
Schnabel, Artur
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Schnabel, Artur (
b Lipnik, 1882;
d Axenstein, Switz., 1951). Austrian-born pianist, composer, and teacher (Amer. cit. 1944). Public début at age 8. Became one of world's most respected and admired pianists, famous for his Beethoven and Schubert interpretations. Notable recordings. Taught at Berlin Hochschule 1925–33 and later in Switz. Ed. Beethoven pf. sonatas and, with
Flesch, the Mozart and Brahms vn. sonatas. Settled in USA 1939–45, before returning to Switz. Rarely played 20th-cent. mus. but comp. in atonal style: works incl. 3 syms., 5 str. qts., and pf. conc. Wrote 3 books.
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39) Beethoven: The 32 Sonatas Artur Schnabel (EMI: London, 1932-35); 100 THE DEFINITIVE CLASSICAL CDs.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 6/1/2005; 477 words
; ...pianists of the early 20th century, Artur Schnabel was the last to embrace recording...he had read in the newspaper. Schnabel acquiesced in 1932, agreeing to...hand as he was broad of mind, Schnabel was the antipode of the brilliant...
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The Arts: Classical - `My task is to liberate pianists' For 50 years, Maria Curcio has been one of the world's great piano teachers. A child prodigy and the favourite pupil of Artur Schnabel, her life's work is to ensure the survival of a great artistic lineage. Michael Church spoke to her in London
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 2/2/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Curcio, but within that world she's a legend: as Artur Schnabel's favourite pupil, as the muse of Rafael Orozco...and photographs of keyboard gods, with the great Artur Schnabel in pride of place on the piano. As I arrive she...
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DiscsEtc: Music CD's - fuzz piano Beethoven Sonatas 11-13: Artur Schnabel naxos historical
Newspaper article from: The Independent on Sunday; 5/11/2003; ; 327 words
; Schnabel rises out of the past as if from the bottom...obvious that he was a master. Compared with Schnabel's spontaneity, his fluidity, freedom...cannot help sounding a touch pedantic. Schnabel's easy, improvisatory approach frequently...
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Obituary: Karl Ulrich Schnabel
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 9/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...work. The father in question was Artur Schnabel, universally regarded as one...normal visitors, Karl Ulrich Schnabel began to play the piano at the...five. Carl F. Flesch, son of Artur Schnabel's duo partner, the violinist...
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Con Brio: Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano.(Video recording review)
Magazine article from: American Music Teacher; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Con Brio: Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano, directed...during the 20th century, the name Schnabel carries almost mythical significance. The professional careers of Artur Schnabel (1882-1951), his wife Therese...
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Con Brio: Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano
Magazine article from: The American Music Teacher; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Video Con Brio: Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano, directed...during the 20th century, the name Schnabel carries almost mythical significance. The professional careers of Artur Schnabel (1882-1951), his wife Therese...
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Obituary: Stefan Schnabel
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 3/25/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Theatre, the German actor Stefan Schnabel achieved his greatest fame and...The son of the concert pianist Artur Schnabel, he was born in Berlin in 1912...to Italy, and three years later Schnabel moved to London, where he joined...
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Pianist Karl Ulrich Schnabel Dies
News Wire article from: AP Online; 8/27/2001; 387 words
; ...AP Online 08-27-2001 Pianist Karl Ulrich Schnabel Dies DANBURY, Conn. (AP) -- Pianist and music teacher Karl Ulrich Schnabel, the son of famed pianist Artur Schnabel, died Monday at his home, his daughter said...
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Pianist and teacher Karl Schnabel dies at 92
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 8/28/2001; ; 383 words
; ...VERSION Pianist and music teacher Karl Ulrich Schnabel, the son of famed pianist Artur Schnabel, died Monday at his home, his daughter said. He was 92. Schnabel taught master classes in Europe, Asia and...
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Karl Ulrich Schnabel
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 8/30/2001; ; 378 words
; THE pianist and music teacher Karl Ulrich Schnabel, the son of Artur Schnabel, has died in Connecticut. He was 92. A respected...interested in music for one piano and two performers, Schnabel was born in Berlin and began playing piano at...
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Schnabel, Artur
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Artur Schnabel Austrian-born pianist Artur Schnabel (1882 – 1951) was the first artist to record...there was but one Beethoven pianist and his name was Artur Schnabel." Schnabel was born on April 17, 1882, into a Jewish...
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Artur Schnabel
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Artur Schnabel , 1882-1951, Austrian-American pianist...his concert tours in Europe in 1896. Schnabel made his first tour of the United States...appeared there regularly beginning in 1936. Schnabel is best known for his dynamic interpretations...
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Schnabel, Karl Ulrich
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
Schnabel, Karl Ulrich ( b Berlin, 1909; d Danbury, Conn., 2001). Ger. born pianist (Amer. cit. 1944), son of Artur Schnabel . Début Berlin 1926. Settled USA 1938, teaching in NY. Wrote Modern Technique of the Pedal (1950).
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Karp, Natalia
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...take lessons with Austrian classic pianist Artur Schnabel. Karp had to audition for Schnabel before he would take her on as a student. After hearing Karp play, Schnabel agreed to tutor her and at 16, she relocated...
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Glenn Gould
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...pure finger technique to Guerrero's teaching. To Gould, the greatest influences of his youth were the playing of Artur Schnabel, which showed a greater respect for the music than for its medium, the piano; Rosalyn Tureck, for her approach...
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