Abram Chasins, an American pianist, composer, and critic, described Backhaus's 1954 return to Carnegie Hall after 28 years as a triumphant event, noting his unimpaired technical command and authoritative maturity.
Performer Biography
As a child, Backhaus played for famous musicians like Eugen d'Albert, Edvard Grieg, and Arthur Nikisch, who all praised his abilities.
Performer Biography
Wilhelm Backhaus, the pianist on this album, was born in Leipzig in 1884 and began piano lessons at six and a half, already proficient in sight-reading and transposing.
Recording & Production
Wilhelm Backhaus recognized the importance of gramophone records early on, making his first solo recording in 1908 and the first piano concerto recordings in history (Grieg) in 1909.
Performer Biography
At age ten, Wilhelm Backhaus received good wishes from Johannes Brahms, including a quotation from his B flat major Piano Concerto, which Backhaus considered a precious treasure.
Performer Biography
Backhaus was known for his phenomenal transposing skill; he once played Grieg's A minor Concerto in B flat minor during a rehearsal because the piano was tuned a semitone too low.
Performer Biography
In 1905, Backhaus won the third Anton Rubinstein Competition in Paris, beating out 32 other young pianists, including Béla Bartók.
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