Geza Anda

Pianist

Birthday November 19, 1921

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE Jun 14, 1976 (54)

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About

One of the most admired artists of his day. He became known for his Classical and Romantic-era interpretations, especially of Mozart.

Before Fame

He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy under Ernst von Dohnányi and Zoltán Kodály, winning the Liszt Prize in 1940.

Trivia

He played Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C for the film Elvira Madigan from 1967.

Family Life

He married Hortense Bührle whose father was famed art collector Emil Georg Bührle.

Associated With

He was also known for his mastery of Robert Schumann's repertoire.