Edwin Fischer
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Edwin Fischer
Summary
Edwin Fischer is a human[1]. He was born in Basel[2]. He was born on October 6, 1886[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on January 24, 1960[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], conductor[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Basel[2], Edwin Fischer…
- Edwin Fischer died in Zurich[4].
- Edwin Fischer was born on October 6, 1886[3].
- Edwin Fischer died on January 24, 1960[5].
- Edwin Fischer is buried at Friedhof Friedental[10].
- Edwin Fischer was married to Eleonora von Mendelssohn[11].
- Edwin Fischer held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
- Edwin Fischer's professions included pianist[6].
- Edwin Fischer worked as a conductor[7].
- Edwin Fischer's professions included music educator[8].
- Among Edwin Fischer's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[13].
- Edwin Fischer's education included a stint at Stern Conservatory[14].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Alfred Brendel[15].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Conrad Hansen[16].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Paul Badura-Skoda[17].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Daniel Barenboim[18].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Jörg Demus[19].
- A notable student of Edwin Fischer was Grete Sultan[20].
- Edwin Fischer received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21].
- Edwin Fischer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
- Edwin Fischer is recorded as male[23].
- Edwin Fischer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Edwin Fischer's genre is classical music[25].
- Edwin Fischer's record label is recorded as EMI[26].
- Edwin Fischer's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Fischer[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CH[29]
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Began / founded: 1886-10-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1960-01-24[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, pianist, piano, swiss pianist[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 29c75fb9-d75c-4186-8892-6752d4bbc0a2[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Edwin Fischer's place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on October 6, 1886[3].
Education
Edwin Fischer's education included a stint at Stern Conservatory[14]. He studied under Martin Krause[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], conductor[7], and music educator[8]. Among Edwin Fischer's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[13]. Notable students include Alfred Brendel[15], a pianist[36], 1931–2025[37], of Austria[38], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], specialised in music[40]; Conrad Hansen[16], a pianist[41], 1906–2002[42], of Germany[43]; Paul Badura-Skoda[17], a pianist[44], 1927–2019[45], of Austria[46], awarded the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[47], specialised in music[48]; Daniel Barenboim[18], a pianist[49], b. 1942[50], of Argentina[51], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[52], specialised in performing arts[53]; Jörg Demus[19], a pianist[54], 1928–2019[55], of Austria[56], awarded the Robert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau[57], specialised in music[58]; and Grete Sultan[20], a pianist[59], 1906–2005[60], of United States[61], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[62].
Recognition
Edwin Fischer received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21].
Personal Life
Edwin Fischer was married to Eleonora von Mendelssohn[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
Death and Burial
Edwin Fischer died on January 24, 1960[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Friedental[10].
Why It Matters
Edwin Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Edwin Fischer born?
Edwin Fischer was born in Basel[2].
Where did Edwin Fischer die?
Edwin Fischer died in Zurich[4].
Who was Edwin Fischer married to?
Edwin Fischer's spouses include Eleonora von Mendelssohn[11].
What did Edwin Fischer do for work?
Edwin Fischer worked as pianist[6], conductor[7], and music educator[8].
Where did Edwin Fischer go to school?
Edwin Fischer was educated at Stern Conservatory[14].
What awards did Edwin Fischer receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21].