Edwin Fischer

Edwin Fischer (1886–1960) was a Swiss pianist, conductor and music educator.

Overview

Born at Basel in 1886, died at Zurich in 1960.

In detail

Edwin Fischer studied at Stern Conservatory. training under Martin Krause is recorded. Alfred Brendel, Conrad Hansen and Paul Badura-Skoda are recorded as having studied under Edwin Fischer. the recorded working language is Standard High German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Employment is recorded with Berlin University of the Arts.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctorate of the University of Basel.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edwin Fischer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123249: Edwin Fischer

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