Albert Ferber

Pianist

Birthday March 29, 1911

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Switzerland

DEATH DATE Jan 11, 1987 (75)

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About

Swiss classical pianist and teacher who was primarily a solo recitalist.

Before Fame

He mastered a breathtaking repertoire, including J.S. Bach, Ludwig van BeethovenJohannes Brahms, and Franz Schubert.

Trivia

He debuted Lennox Berkeley's Six Preludes for Piano in July 1947 at Broadcasting House and Gerhard's Three Impromptus at the Wigmore Hall in May 1951.

Family Life

He was born in Lucerne, and his parents ensured that he had access to the finest teachers in Switzerland, Germany, and France, including Karl Leimer, Walter Gieseking, and Marguerite Long.

Associated With

He played for Sergei Rachmaninoff while studying in Switzerland.