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Brendel is celebrated in a glorious musical evening of silliness, sublime playing and warm affection

On what would have been Alfred Brendel’s 95th birthday, some of the world’s greatest musicians performed in a relaxed and joyous celebration of an outstanding musician and benevolent mentor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Alfred Brendel: A Musical Celebration — exceptional talent on parade

5/5 The late, great pianist himself would have wryly approved of all this fuss made on his birthday

Evening Standard · Jan 6

Letter: Alfred Brendel obituary

Patrick Hoyte writes: He made eye contact with me, rolled his eyes, and simply carried on, with his usual brilliant professionalism

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Celebrated pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94

Widely regarded as the ‘musicians’ musician’ Brendel was the first pianist to record all of Beethoven’s piano works during a much-garlanded career spanning 60 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025