Overview

• Brendel died June 17, 2025, at his London home, the news announced by his family and public relations agency.
• His concert and recording career spanned more than six decades and included the first complete recording of Beethoven’s piano works and performances at major venues worldwide.
• Self-taught after age 16, he was celebrated for his refined, intellectual interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert.
• After retiring from public performance in 2008, he continued to influence the music world through essays, poetry, lectures and masterclasses.
• He earned 23 honorary degrees and numerous awards and was known for demanding concert standards, sometimes halting performances over audience noise.