Paul Wittgenstein
Austrian-American pianist (1887–1961)
Died aged 73ScorpioAustria
Biography
Paul Wittgenstein (November 5, 1887 – March 3, 1961) was an Austrian-American concert pianist notable for commissioning new piano concerti for the left hand alone, after his right arm was amputated during World War I. He devised novel techniques, including pedal and hand-movement combinations, that allowed him to play chords previously thought impossible for a five-fingered pianist.
He was an older brother of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and a younger brother of Margaret Stonborough-Wittgenstein.
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Career highlights
Genres
- classical music
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Hilde Schania
- Children
- Elizabeth WittgensteinPaul WittgensteinJohanna Wittgenstein
- Parents
- Karl WittgensteinLeopoldine Wittgenstein
- Siblings
- Margaret Stonborough-WittgensteinLudwig WittgensteinHermine WittgensteinHelene WittgensteinDora WittgensteinKonrad WittgensteinRudolf WittgensteinJohannes Wittgenstein
Quick answers about Paul Wittgenstein
- How old was Paul Wittgenstein?
- Paul Wittgenstein died on March 3, 1961 at the age of 73.
- When is Paul Wittgenstein's birthday?
- Paul Wittgenstein was born on November 5, 1887.
- Where was Paul Wittgenstein born?
- Paul Wittgenstein was born in Vienna.
- What is Paul Wittgenstein's zodiac sign?
- Paul Wittgenstein's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Paul Wittgenstein's nationality?
- Paul Wittgenstein is a citizen of Austria, United States.
- What does Paul Wittgenstein do?
- Paul Wittgenstein is known as pianist, music educator, composer, art collector.
- Who has Paul Wittgenstein been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Paul Wittgenstein's spouse is or was Hilde Schania.
- How many children did Paul Wittgenstein have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Paul Wittgenstein.
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