Wilhelm Backhaus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wilhelm Backhaus

pianist, Knight Commander of Merit (1884-1969)

Date of Birth: 26-Mar-1884

Place of Birth: Leipzig, Leipzig District, Germany

Date of Death: 05-Jul-1969

Profession: composer, pianist, university teacher, music pedagogue

Nationality: Switzerland, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aries

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.