Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Loučná nad Desnou, Austria
Nationality
Languages
German
Children
1 child: Adrian Brendel
Education
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Old English (Ælfrǣd)
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Alfred Brendel: Austrian composer and pianist (1931–2025).
Born in Loučná nad Desnou (died at age 94).
19 awards including Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts.
Alfred Brendel has 1 credits in our database.
Studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (19)
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Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
WON
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Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna
WON
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Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year
WON
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Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
WON
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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Alfred Brendel was born on and passed away on at the age of 94.
Where was Alfred Brendel born?
Alfred Brendel was born in Loučná nad Desnou.
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Alfred Brendel has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Pianomania (2009).
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