Paul Wittgenstein
Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian pianist who, despite losing his right arm during World War I, became known for his remarkable adaptations and performances of piano concertos for the left hand. His legacy includes the commissioning of several significant works for left-handed piano, including Ravel's 'Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.'
Born on Feb 05, 1887 (138 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,753 | $2,700,000 | 945$ |
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,569 | $2,000,000 | 1,144$ |
| Totals | 2 | 128,347,837 | 58,322 | $4,700,000 | 2,089$ |
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Italy:
Paul Wittgenstein was a renowned pianist who lost an arm during World War I and commissioned works for the left hand from major composers.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Wittgenstein was a gifted pianist who lost his right arm during World War I and became a prominent one-handed pianist.
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Greece:
Paul Wittgenstein was a relatively famous figure in post-war Vienna as an eccentric music lover.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Wittgenstein was the original pianist for whom Ravel composed the Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
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Monaco:
Paul Wittgenstein was a pianist who lost an arm in the war and for whom Ravel composed a concerto.
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