Wilhelm Backhaus

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About Wilhelm Backhaus

Wilhelm Backhaus was a German pianist known for his selfless dedication to the composers' intentions. Also a recording pioneer, his 1909 recording of Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto is the first known concerto recording.

HOMETOWN
Leipzig, Germany
BORN
26 March 1884
GENRE
Classical

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