Wittgenstein, Paul, 1887-1961

Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian-born concert pianist who became known for commissioning new piano concerti for the left hand alone, following the amputation of his right arm during the First World War.

 

Instrument(s)/responsibility:
pianoforte

Concerts by Performer

Title Date Venue Professor
Reid Orchestral Concert Thursday, October 27, 1927 Usher Hall Tovey, Sir Donald Francis, 1875-1940