Stefan Askenase

Stefan Askenase was a renowned Polish-Belgian classical pianist and pedagogue, born on July 10, 1896, in Lemberg (now Lviv). He began playing the piano at the age of five with his mother, who was a pupil of Karol Mikuli. Askenase continued his studies with notable instructors, including Theodor Pollak and Emil von Sauer, a pupil of Franz Liszt. He made his debut in Vienna in 1919 and went on to tour extensively throughout the world. Askenase taught at various conservatories, including the Brussels Conservatory, and was known for his interpretations of composers like Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. His pupils included prominent pianists such as Martha Argerich and Mitsuko Uchida. Askenase passed away on October 18, 1985, in Bonn.

Askenase's legacy includes extensive recordings, particularly of Chopin's works, which he recorded for Deutsche Grammophon in the 1950s and 1960s. His contributions to music education were significant, and he founded The Arts and Music Society in 1965 to preserve the historical Rolandseck railway station, which became a venue for various artists. His recent releases, such as remastered collections of Chopin's nocturnes and live performances of Mozart and Schumann, continue to showcase his enduring impact on classical music.

Genres

Classical Piano

Classical

Latest Release

Stefan Askenase Plays the Most Beautiful Nocturnes (Remastered 2022)

Frédéric Chopin•

Stefan Askenase

Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 2, 2022