Edwin Fischer
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Summary
Edwin Fischer was born on October 6, 1886[1], in Basel[2]. He died on January 24, 1960[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], composer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (855 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Friedhof Friedental[11]
- Spouse: Eleonora von Mendelssohn[12]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
- Employer: Berlin University of the Arts[14]
- Educated at: Stern Conservatory[15]
- Student: Alfred Brendel[16], Conrad Hansen[17], Paul Badura-Skoda[18], Daniel Barenboim[19], Jörg Demus[20], Grete Sultan[21], Gernot Kahl[22], Anna Xydis[23], Bergljot Havnevik[24], Ivar Johnsen[25]
- Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: classical music[29]
- Record label: EMI[30]
- Commons category: Edwin Fischer[31]
- Archives at: Lucerne central and university library[32]
- Family name: Fischer[33]
- Given name: Edwin[34]
- Student of: Martin Krause[35]
- Instrument: piano[36]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Weggis[37]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[38], BEIC Digital Library[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Standard High German[40]
- Name in native language: Edwin Fischer[41]
Why It Matters
Edwin Fischer has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
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[12].
What did Edwin Fischer do for work?
Edwin Fischer worked as a pianist[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], composer[8], and musician[9].
Where did Edwin Fischer go to school?
Edwin Fischer was educated at Stern Conservatory[15].
What awards did Edwin Fischer receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[26].