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Wilhelm Backhaus

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Wilhelm Backhaus.

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Wilhelm Backhaus (March 26, 1884–July 5, 1969) was a very famous German pianist. Many German cities take their namesake from him. [Spelled 'Bachaus' on some record labels] Born in Leipzig, Backhaus studied at the conservatoire in Leipzig with Alois Reckendorf until 1899, later ta…

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Discography

Classical Dreams

Classical Dreams

2026

NKB SP 2nd Selection No. 21, Great Pianist 2

NKB SP 2nd Selection No. 21, Great Pianist 2

2025

NKB 2nd SP Selection No. 19, Special Selection

NKB 2nd SP Selection No. 19, Special Selection

2025

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 & Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (Remastered 2025)

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 & Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (Remastered 2025)

2025

Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Rondos & Fantasia by Wilhelm Backhaus (2025 Remastered, Geneva 1955-1966)

Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Rondos & Fantasia by Wilhelm Backhaus (2025 Remastered, Geneva 1955-1966)

2025

Piano for piano (Remastered 2020)

Piano for piano (Remastered 2020)

2024

Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35: Book I (2024 Remaster)

Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35: Book I (2024 Remaster)

2024

Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35: Book II (2024 Remaster)

Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35: Book II (2024 Remaster)

2024

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, vol. 9

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, vol. 9

2024

The Best of Chopin, Vol. 8

The Best of Chopin, Vol. 8

2024

The Best of Chopin, Vol. 2

The Best of Chopin, Vol. 2

2024

Chimères. Piano Music from the Golden-Age

Chimères. Piano Music from the Golden-Age

2024

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 15

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 15

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 14

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 14

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 16

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 16

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 13

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 13

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 12

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 12

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 10

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 10

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 11

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 11

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 9

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 9

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 8

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 8

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 7

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 7

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 6

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 6

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 5

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 5

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 3

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 3

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 2

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 2

2023

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 1

Collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, vol. 1

2023

The Complete Acoustic & Selected Early Electric Recordings

The Complete Acoustic & Selected Early Electric Recordings

2023

The Art of Wilhelm Backhaus. Piano Music from the Golden Age

The Art of Wilhelm Backhaus. Piano Music from the Golden Age

2023

Backhaus - Nilsson - Knappertbusch In Concert Live Viena May 31st. 1962 (Live)

Backhaus - Nilsson - Knappertbusch In Concert Live Viena May 31st. 1962 (Live)

2023

Chopin: Piano Works (Studio Recording)

Chopin: Piano Works (Studio Recording)

2023

Historical Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

Historical Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

2023

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"

2023

NKB SP Selection No. 7, Great Player 5

NKB SP Selection No. 7, Great Player 5

2023

Wilhelm Backhaus plays Beethoven and Schumann

Wilhelm Backhaus plays Beethoven and Schumann

2023

Wilhelm Backhaus, piano : Haydn ● Beethoven ● Chopin

Wilhelm Backhaus, piano : Haydn ● Beethoven ● Chopin

2023

Legendary Pianists - Famous Piano Concertos

Legendary Pianists - Famous Piano Concertos

2023

Haydn: The Recital by Wilhelm Backhaus

Haydn: The Recital by Wilhelm Backhaus

2023

Wilhelm Backhaus Plays Brahms

Wilhelm Backhaus Plays Brahms

2023

Backhaus Plays Beethoven

Backhaus Plays Beethoven

2023

Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 & Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (Live) [Remastered

Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 & Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (Live) [Remastered

2022

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1, OP. 15 - Diabelli Variations, OP. 120

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1, OP. 15 - Diabelli Variations, OP. 120

2022

Beethoven: Piano Concerto NO. 4, OP. 58 - Piano Concerto NO. 5, OP. 73

Beethoven: Piano Concerto NO. 4, OP. 58 - Piano Concerto NO. 5, OP. 73

2022

Beethoven: Piano Concerto NO. 2, OP. 19 - Piano Concerto NO. 3, OP. 37

Beethoven: Piano Concerto NO. 2, OP. 19 - Piano Concerto NO. 3, OP. 37

2022

Brahms: The Cello Sonatas by Pierre Fournier

Brahms: The Cello Sonatas by Pierre Fournier

2022

Beethoven: Leonore Overtures; Fidelio Overture; Piano Concerto No. 2 (Clemens Krauss: Complete Decca Recordings, Vol. 1)

Beethoven: Leonore Overtures; Fidelio Overture; Piano Concerto No. 2 (Clemens Krauss: Complete Decca Recordings, Vol. 1)

2021

Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos

Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos

2021

Schubert, Schumann & Beethoven: Piano Works

Schubert, Schumann & Beethoven: Piano Works

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 5-9 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 5-9 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 30-32 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 30-32 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 27-29 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 27-29 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 18-22 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 18-22 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 14-17 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 14-17 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 10-13 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 10-13 (Live)

2021

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 1-4 (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 1-4 (Live)

2021

Chopin: Piano Works

Chopin: Piano Works

2020

Mozart, Bach & Others: Piano Works

Mozart, Bach & Others: Piano Works

2020

Beethoven: Sonates pour piano (Waldstein, Pathétique, Clair de lune & Pastorale)

Beethoven: Sonates pour piano (Waldstein, Pathétique, Clair de lune & Pastorale)

2020

Robert Schumann: Cortot, Horowitz, Backhaus

Robert Schumann: Cortot, Horowitz, Backhaus

2020

Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5

Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5

2020

Mozart: Piano Works (Live)

Mozart: Piano Works (Live)

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 19, 20, 21 “Waldstein”, 22, 23 “Appasionata” & 24 (Stereo Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 19, 20, 21 “Waldstein”, 22, 23 “Appasionata” & 24 (Stereo Version)

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 25, 26 “Les Adieux”, 27 & 28 (Stereo Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 25, 26 “Les Adieux”, 27 & 28 (Stereo Version)

2020

The Last Concert

The Last Concert

2020

Grieg: Piano Concerto, Op. 16 - Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23

Grieg: Piano Concerto, Op. 16 - Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8 “Pathetique”, 9 & 10 (Stereo Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8 “Pathetique”, 9 & 10 (Stereo Version)

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Stereo Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Stereo Version)

2020

Chopin: Études Op.10, Op. 25 by Wilhelm Backhaus (2024 Remastered, Studio 1927)

Chopin: Études Op.10, Op. 25 by Wilhelm Backhaus (2024 Remastered, Studio 1927)

2020

Brahms Recital / Mendelssohn

Brahms Recital / Mendelssohn

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 30, 31 & 32 (Mono Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 30, 31 & 32 (Mono Version)

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29 “Hammerklavier” (Mono Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29 “Hammerklavier” (Mono Version)

2020

Beethoven: Sonatas No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110 & No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

Beethoven: Sonatas No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110 & No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 23 “Appassionata”, 24 “A Thérèse”, 25 & 26 “Les Adieux” (Mono Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 23 “Appassionata”, 24 “A Thérèse”, 25 & 26 “Les Adieux” (Mono Version)

2020

Carnegie Hall Recital 1954 (Live)

Carnegie Hall Recital 1954 (Live)

2020

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Mono Version)

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Mono Version)

2020

Beethoven 250 Piano Concertos 1 and 3

Beethoven 250 Piano Concertos 1 and 3

2020

Wilhelm Backhaus Performs Original Piano Works

Wilhelm Backhaus Performs Original Piano Works

2019

Ludwig van Beethoven "The Best" Sonata for Violine & Piano, Overture Fidelio (Classical Masterpieces)

Ludwig van Beethoven "The Best" Sonata for Violine & Piano, Overture Fidelio (Classical Masterpieces)

2019

More Piano Giants: Wilhelm Backhaus, Vol. 3

More Piano Giants: Wilhelm Backhaus, Vol. 3

2019

Mozart & Brahms: Piano Concertos (Live)

Mozart & Brahms: Piano Concertos (Live)

2019

Chopin, Liszt, Schumann & Others: Piano Pieces

Chopin, Liszt, Schumann & Others: Piano Pieces

2018

The Complete Pre-war Beethoven Recordings

The Complete Pre-war Beethoven Recordings

2018

Wilhelm Backhaus spielt Mozart

Wilhelm Backhaus spielt Mozart

2018

Beethoven & Brahms: Works for Piano (Live)

Beethoven & Brahms: Works for Piano (Live)

2018

The Condon Collection, Vol. 10: Original Piano Roll Recordings

The Condon Collection, Vol. 10: Original Piano Roll Recordings

2017

Piano SoundScapes,Vol.14

Piano SoundScapes,Vol.14

2017

Classical SoundScapes For Film, Vol. 14

Classical SoundScapes For Film, Vol. 14

2016

Great Piano Concertos

Great Piano Concertos

2016

Beethoven: Orchestral Works (Live)

Beethoven: Orchestral Works (Live)

2016

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (1958-1962), Volume 3

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (1958-1962), Volume 3

2015

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (1958-1962), Volume 1

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (1958-1962), Volume 1

2015

Wilhelm Backhaus - Chopin

Wilhelm Backhaus - Chopin

2015

Wilhelm Backhaus - Brahms

Wilhelm Backhaus - Brahms

2015

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83 (Live)

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83 (Live)

2014

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" (Live)

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" (Live)

2014

Brahms: Piano Pieces

Brahms: Piano Pieces

2014

Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 3-5

Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 3-5

2014

The Great Music of Beethoven

The Great Music of Beethoven

2013

Beethoven: Les trois dernières sonates pour piano

Beethoven: Les trois dernières sonates pour piano

2013

Wilhelm Backhaus Performs Original Piano Works

Wilhelm Backhaus Performs Original Piano Works

2013