Born in Breslau [now Wrocław], Aug 23, 1854
Died in Paris, March 4, 1925
- Moritz Moszkowski (pronounced “mosh-kov-ski”) was a pianist, composer, and conductor who first gained renown as a touring virtuoso on the keyboard instrument, making his debut in 1873.
- In the 1880s, Moszkowski began suffering from a nervous disorder which forced him to retire from touring. Consequently, he began focusing more seriously on composition and conducting.
- In 1897, at the height of his fame, Moszkowski permanently moved to Paris after marrying the sister of Cécile Chaminade.
- As a composer, Moszkowski was most famous for his piano music. His early influences included Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Schumann, though his mature musical voice was highly distinctive and original, showcasing his intimate knowledge of the piano.
- In addition to his composing and conducting, Moszkowski was in high demand as a piano teacher and taught Josef Hofmann, Wanda Landowska, and Joaquin Turina, among others.1
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Biography from Hyperion Records
Sources
- Martin Eastick, “Moszkowski, Moritz,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed March 23, 2023, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000019207.