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 (147 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].

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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^[28].

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^[29], 1931–2025^[30], of Austria^[31], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[32], specialised in music^[33]; Conrad Hansen^[16], a pianist^[34], 1906–2002^[35], of Germany^[36]; Paul Badura-Skoda^[17], a pianist^[37], 1927–2019^[38], of Austria^[39], awarded the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[40], specialised in music^[41]; Daniel Barenboim^[18], a pianist^[42], b. 1942^[43], of Argentina^[44], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[45], specialised in performing arts^[46]; Jörg Demus^[19], a pianist^[47], 1928–2019^[48], of Austria^[49], awarded the Robert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau^[50], specialised in music^[51]; and Grete Sultan^[20], a pianist^[52], 1906–2005^[53], of United States^[54], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[55].

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 (147 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[56] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[57]

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].