Many Happy Returns to Alfred Brendel, 90 today.
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Happy birthday Alfred Brendel. He changed my perception of how Mozart could and should be interpreted. What a master.
Gosh. Two towering pianists sharing their birthdays today.
Brendel and Pollini bring tears to my 💓
Where would we be without their excellence and humanity in this troubled world.
I have lived with their skills and virtuosity all my life from (their) youth to maturity, sharing their daring episodes and their insights into the classics. Far fewer live than recorded alas but on all occasions marvelling at their sheer joy of playing the piano. What more is there in life?
Happy birthday to you both.