Artur Schnabel (1882–1951) was a classical pianist and composer, renowned for his intellectual depth and musical interpretation, particularly of the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Born in Lipnik (then part of Austria-Hungary, now Poland), Schnabel studied piano in Vienna with Theodor Leschetizky, who was known for teaching some of the most prominent pianists of the time. Schnabel was not just a phenomenal pianist but also a teacher and a composer, whose legacy includes a variety of compositions, though he is best known for his performances.

Throughout his career, Schnabel was celebrated for his mastery of the classical repertoire, becoming the first pianist to record all of Beethoven's piano sonatas, which has remained a benchmark for pianists ever since. His approach to music was often described as thoughtful and introspective, shying away from the flamboyant style of some contemporaries in favor of a true fidelity to the score and the intentions of the composer. Though Schnabel passed away in 1951, his recordings continue to be revered and studied, and new remasters, like the 2023 remastered release of "Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2," allow listeners to experience his artistry with improved sound quality. His works, whether in collaboration with other great musicians like Joseph Szigeti and Pierre Fournier or his interpretations of Schubert's piano sonatas and duets, continue to resonate with classical music aficionados across the globe.

Genres

Austrian Classical Piano

Historic Piano Performance

Latest Release

Souvenirs. Piano Music from the Golden Age

Ferruccio Busoni•

Artur Schnabel•

Frédéric Chopin•

Johannes Brahms•

Antonín Dvořák•

Claude Debussy•

Edvard Grieg•

Felix Mendelssohn•

Franz Schubert•

Georges Bizet•

Gabriel Fauré•

George Frideric Handel•

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Alexander Borodin•

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Edward Elgar•

François Couperin•

Franz Liszt•

Gustav Mahler•

Joseph Haydn•

Manuel de Falla•

Robert Schumann

Album - 89 Tracks - Released December 29, 2023