"I would rather be turned into stone with my instrument, than turn into dust with no one to play."
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About Alfred Brendel
Alfred Brendel is an Austrian pianist and renowned classical music performer, born on January 5, 1931, in Wiesenberg, Yugoslavia. He is celebrated for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and other composers of the classical and romantic eras. Known for his intellectual approach and musical insight, Brendel has received numerous awards for his recordings and performances over his illustrious career.
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