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Alfred Brendel and Claudio Abbado @ Lucerne Festival 2005

Alfred Brendel and Claudio Abbado @ Lucerne Festival 2005

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January 1, 2005 (20 years ago)

Overview

A tribute to the great Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, who died at the age of 94 on 17 June 2025. An acclaimed performer of Beethoven, he leaves behind him a musical legacy spanning more than sixty years. His performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 at Lucerne in 2005 was a highlight of the festival, conducted by Claudio Abbado, another icon of classical music.

ActorAge thenAge now
Lucerne Festival Orchestra--
Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado

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Birthday: June 26, 1933

71 January 20, 2014 (80)
Alfred Brendel

Alfred Brendel

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Birthday: January 5, 1931

73 June 17, 2025 (94)