Edwin Fischer

Edwin Fischer (October 6, 1886 – January 24, 1960) was a Swiss classical pianist and conductor. He is widely regarded as one of the great pianists of the 20th century, particularly in the traditional Germanic repertoire of such composers as Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. He is also regarded as one of the finest piano teachers of modern times.

Bibliography

• Fischer, Edwin, Musikalische Betrachtungen, 1949 (Reflections on Music)
• Fischer, Edwin, Ludwig van Beethovens Klaviersonaten: Ein Begleiter für Studierende und Liebhaber, 1954 (Beethoven's Piano Sonatas: A Guide for Students and Amateurs, 1959)
• Fischer, Edwin, Johann Sabastian Bach: Eine Studie
• Gavoty, Bernard, Edwin Fischer (in French)