About
Influential musician, writer, and teacher known for his mastery of Chopin and Beethoven and his advocacy of contemporary music.
Before Fame
He attended the Leipzig Conservatory. He was taught by Ignaz Moscheles.
Trivia
He was named professor of piano in 1895 at the Royal College of Music where he would teach until his passing.
Family Life
He fled to Leipzig in 1859 to get away from the pressure his father was putting on him to make banking a career.
Associated With
He promoted Richard Wagner's works and established the London Wagner Society in 1872.
