Piano Sonata in A major, K331
Piano Sonata in B flat major, K570
Piano Sonata in C major, K330
In 1998, Alfred Brendel celebrated 50 years of an exceptional career. He is one of the most renowned pianists of this century, one of the few living piano legends. Brendel has been awarded countless prizes for his very rich Philips discography, one of the most extensive of any pianist before the public today. His recordings of works by such cornerstone composers as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Liszt are listed as top recommendations, in repertoire which almost every pianist has committed to disc in recording history.
Alfred Brendel’s artistry is famed well beyond the world of music — his unique drawing power can partly be explained by his unconventional personality: an original mix of tradition, great culture and seriousness coupled with a sharp sense of humour and an extraordinary eclecticism. He is a gifted painter, poet and author and has published several books on music and poetry.
Tour
Brendel will be on tour performing Mozart repertoire during the next six months. His concerts are now considered cultural events rather than simply performances of music .)