Gramophone

Alfred Brendel interview (Gramophone, February 1969): 'The essential is to avoid over-work and not become a piano-maniac'

This interview with Alfred Brendel – who has died at the age of 94 – first appeared in the February 1969 issue of Gramophone, and we republish it as a tribute to the great pianist. I think it can be ...
The Guardian

Alfred Brendel: 'I am a pessimist who enjoys being pleasantly surprised'

Bewilderment is stamped on the famous wrinkled brow of Alfred Brendel KBE when he opens his north London front door. "Have you come with the luggage?" My bags and umbrella may constitute baggage, but ...
Gramophone

Alfred Brendel: the last interview

Alfred Brendel, one of the world’s great pianists, gives his final interview to Stephen Plaistow as he retires from the concert platform We usually meet in Hampstead but this time it is in Dorset, on ...
Los Angeles Times

Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94

LONDON — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Brendel’s death was announced by the ...
BBC

27 12 14: Alfred Brendel interview

In a CD Review exclusive, Andrew McGregor talks to legendary pianist Alfred Brendel. Now retired from the concert platform, Brendel’s career stretched over six decades and of... Show more In a CD ...