About
Child prodigy who became one of the foremost piano virtuosos of his time and was admired by critics and colleagues alike.
Before Fame
He made his debut in Vienna in 1904, during which he presented three piano concertos, an accomplishment few had equaled in their first professional performances.
Trivia
His memory was honored with the annual Ignaz Friedman Prize for composition bestowed by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Family Life
He was the son of an itinerant Jewish musician.
Associated With
He was considered to be the undisputed master of Frederic Chopin's compositions.
