About
Influential musician known for his mastery of Beethoven, Liszt, and Brahms and for his profound impact on numerous future pianists.
Before Fame
He attended the Dresden Conservatory where he learned composition and theory from Hermann Kretzschmar and Felix Draeseke.
Trivia
His 1923 performance in the Soviet Union earned him the distinction of being the first non-Soviet soloist to play in the country.
Family Life
His father was a professional violinist who passed on that knowledge to his son.
Associated With
His teaching influenced a new generation of musicians, among them the great entertainer Victor Borge.
