Wilhelm Backhaus
Wilhelm Backhaus ('Bachaus' on some record labels) (26 March 1884 – 5 July 1969) was a German pianist and pedagogue. He was particularly well known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin and Brahms. He was also much admired as a chamber musician. |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramophone | 2596f | 12-in. | 9/29/1908 | Prelude in C sharp minor | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2601f | 12-in. | 9/29/1908 | Liebesträum (Nocturne no. 3, opus 62) | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2649f | 12-in. | 10/19/1908 | Suite des pièces : The harmonious blacksmith | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2650f | 12-in. | 10/19/1908 | Prelude, op. 28, no. 1 | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2651f | 12-in. | 10/19/1908 | Norwegian wedding march | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2653f | 12-in. | 10/19/1908 | Perpetuum mobile | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2654f | 12-in. | 10/19/1908 | Fantasie impromptu | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | 2840f | 12-in. | 2/19/1909 | Étude in G sharp minor | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | Bb12408 | 10-in. | 1/5/1928 | Dedication | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | Bb12409 | 10-in. | 1/5/1928 | Don Juan : Serenade | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano, arranger | |
| Gramophone | Bb13829 | 10-in. | 6/18/1928 | Tango | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Gramophone | Bb14642 | 10-in. | 10/15/1928 | Aufschwung | Wilhelm Backhaus | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Backhaus, Wilhelm," accessed November 15, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104519.
Backhaus, Wilhelm. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104519.
"Backhaus, Wilhelm." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Backhaus, Wilhelm, 1884-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84040845
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