Alfred Brendel, the thoughtful Austrian pianist who focused on the classics, has died. A statement from his representative said that Brendel passed peacefully on Tuesday morning at his home in ...

Alfred Brendel, who was considered one of the world's most accomplished pianists, has died at the age of 94.His representatives confirmed the composer and poet died peacefully in London surrounded by ...

Alfred Brendel performing his final New York concert, at Carnegie Hall, on Feb. 20, 2008. He was virtually self-taught. “I never had a regular piano teacher after the age of 16,” he said.

Alfred Brendel, a Czech-born, Austrian-raised pianist celebrated around the world for the gravity and thoughtfulness he brought to his performances, died June 17 at his home in London. He was 94.

Pianist Alfred Brendel, known for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94.

LONDON (AP) — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Related Articles ...

Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.