Wilhelm backhaus spelled bachaus on some record labels march 26, 1884 july 5, 1969 was a very famous german pianist. He was particularly well known for his interpretations of beethoven and romantic music such as that by brahms. Wilhelm backhaus free people check uk phone, address. The legendary german pianist wilhelm backhaus 18841969 shares his thoughts on piano technique in an interview with hariette browner, published in her book piano mastery 1915. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Wilhelm heinrich friedrich backhaus was born on month day 1892, at birth place, michigan, to friedrich wilhelm backhaus and emma sophie louise dora backhaus born klingemann.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Signed photograph from the important german pianist, inscribed to pianist nikita magaloff. Wilhelm backhaus bachaus on some record labels was a german pianist and pedagogue 26 march 1884 in leipzig, germany. Beethoven romantic music such as that by johannes brahms. View all records by beethoven backhaus wilhelm for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Wilhelm backhaus piano, bbc symphony orchestra, adrian boult. Wilhelm backhaus, german pianist who was best known for his interpretation of the works of ludwig van beethoven. View all records by wilhelm backhaus for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Disney, walt signed book ave maria, an interpretation from walt disney.
I have little information on his 78s era recordings and decca monaural beethoven sonatas. Wilhelm backhaus was a german pianist and pedagogue. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Wilhelm backhaus spelled bachaus on some record labels march 26, 1884 july 5. As the majority of lots in a book catalogue will be defined as books for vat purposes and therefore not liable to vat on either hammer price or buyers premium, this symbol is used to indicate where the lot does not meet the appropriate definition. Heres another leaf, signed by the pianist wilhelm backhaus in 1908. It was written between 1809 and 1811 in vienna, and was dedicated to archduke rudolf, beethovens patron and pupil. Wilhelm backhaus new york public library digital collections. Ludwig van beethoven, 32 sonate per pianoforte wilhelm backhaus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Signature on program sheet dated 1935 of wilhelm backhaus.
Backhaus studied at the conservatoire in leipzig with alois reckendorf until 1899, later taking private lessons with eugen dalbert in frankfurt am main. In recent years, wilhelm backhaus seems to be undergoing bit of a revival. When the german musician wilhelm backhaus visited sydney in 1930, the herald visited his potts point flat to discuss touring, books and beethoven. Friedrich was born on january 27 1861, in rethem, kreis heidekreis, deutschland. His first concert appearance took place when he was eight years of age, and in 1905 he won the rubinstein prize in paris. Backhaus, wilhelm, autographs, manuscripts, certificates 201806.
Backhaus, wilhelm wilhelm backhaus plays brahms amazon. Wilhelm backhaus was born on march 26, 1884 in leipzig, kingdom of saxony, germany. English composer 18861957, autograph music quote signed by him from phantasy the three beaes. According to many critics, backhaus was one of the first modern artists of the keyboard and played with a clean, spare, and objective style. Together with a promotional flyer advertising the concert. Canada 2st laurent studio ysl 33159, recorded 195054, victoria hall, geneva, switzerland. Backhaus has signed boldly over the program listing. Wilhelm backhaus pianist, artist of the past operamusica. A note on the verso in another hand indicates the photo was taken at backhaus concert in bad godesberg on may 6, 1962. Hash mark only used in united kingdom book catalogues. Backhaus studied piano in leipzig and in frankfurt am main. Snac is a discovery service for persons, families, and organizations found within archival collections at cultural heritage institutions. He was particularly well known for his interpretations of mozart, beethoven, schumann, chopin and brahms. Decca has rereleased his set of stereo beethoven sonatas wilhelm backhaus.
He was a son of friedrich heinrich backhaus called heinrich and his wife marie sophie dorothee dauel and he was born at steimbke, neinhagen, hannover province germany 29 january 1858. Wilhelm backhaus discography1 from albeniz to brahms. Wilhelm backhaus 18841969 left a 60year recorded legacy which began in 1908, but though known particularly for beethoven and brahms in his later years, he performed a much wider repertoire before the war as seen on the companion set apr6026 and the four sonatas and two concertos included here are the totality of his early beethoven output. Ludwig van beethoven, 32 sonate per pianoforte wilhelm. Alexander autograph manuscript of introduction and dance of salome 1915. Wilhelm backhaus bachaus on some record labels 26 march 1884 5 july 1969 was a german pianist and pedagogue. Backhaus signature style direct, propulsive, architectonic, and. Wilhelm backhaus historical records and family trees. We do not know if beethovens teachers used method books for his lessons, but. Backhaus is shown standing with his arm on the piano and has penned at the head of the photograph. How do i produce the effects which i obtain from the piano. An autograph book is typically a small book 4x 6 or a6 size that was small enough to fit into the owners hand or handbag and could be produced when a celebrity was sited. Certificate of authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Wilhelm backhaus was particularly well known for his interpretations of l.
Autograph album of rosie schiff, london, hamburg, berlin, bayreuth, monte carlo, cairo and n. To my dear colleague and good friend nikita magaloff wilhelm backhaus. Sonatas to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Some autograph books only have signatures, but others, particularly. Some autograph books only have signatures, but others, particularly those kept for signing at parties, often have more interesting contents. Although at that time dalbert refused to take pupils, the precocious backhaus forced the door open. Wilhelm backhaus 18841969 german pianist and pedagogue.
Ernie hudson exact proof hand signed autograph ghostbusters 10x8 photo in person. To my dear colleague and good friend nikita magaloff wilhelm backhaus may 14th, 1963. Boldly signed on the front cover of this 1931 landestheater coburg program for a concert at which he played two concerti brahms op. Wilhelm backhaus was christened heinrich wilhelm backhaus in the lutheran church at steimbke, hannover germany 28 feb. Also signed on verso by ukrainian violinist mischa elman 18911967 and german pianist wilhelm backhaus 18841969, dated in 1932. Signed autograph note from wilhelm backhaus to lotte kluge, with a. Signed autograph note from wilhelm backhaus to lotte kluge, with a musical.
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