András Schiff is a renowned Hungarian-born classical pianist and conductor, celebrated for his interpretations of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and many other composers. Born on December 21, 1953, in Budapest, Hungary, Schiff began piano lessons at the age of five and later studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest with Pál Kadosa, György Kurtág, and
... MoreAndrás Schiff is a renowned Hungarian-born classical pianist and conductor, celebrated for his interpretations of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and many other composers. Born on December 21, 1953, in Budapest, Hungary, Schiff began piano lessons at the age of five and later studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest with Pál Kadosa, György Kurtág, and Ferenc Rados. He also studied with George Malcolm in London.
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