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Biography
Alfred Brendel was a Czech-born Austrian classical pianist, poet, author, composer and lecturer, based in London. He is noted for his performances of music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Franz Liszt. He made three recordings of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas and was the first pianist to record Beethoven's complete works for solo piano.
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Awards & recognition
- Gramophone Award — Lifetime Achievement · 2010
- Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg · 2009
- Praemium Imperiale · 2009
- Herbert von Karajan Music Prize · 2008
- Ernst von Siemens Music Prize · 2004
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- Prix Pelléas · 2003
- Léonie Sonning Music Prize · 2002
- Robert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau · 2002
- Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year · 1998
- Hans von Bülow Medal · 1992
- Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal · 1992
- Pour le Mérite — Sciences and Arts order · 1991
- Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Book) · 1991
- Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1989
- Frankfurter Musikpreis · 1984
- Critics' Circle Award — Distinguished Service to the Arts
- Decoration of Honour in Gold — Services to the State of Vienna
- Pour le Mérite
- Steinway artist
