Alfred Brendel and Claudio Abbado @ Lucerne Festival 2005 (2005)

Alfred Brendel and Claudio Abbado @ Lucerne Festival 2005

2005

Music

Synopsis

A tribute to the great Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, who died at the age of 94 on 17 June 2025. An acclaimed performer of Beethoven, he leaves behind him a musical legacy spanning more than sixty years. His performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 at Lucerne in 2005 was a highlight of the festival, conducted by Claudio Abbado, another icon of classical music.

Credits

Director

Michael Beyer

Cast

Alfred Brendel

Claudio Abbado

Lucerne Festival Orchestra

Crew

Claudio Abbado (Music Director)

Lucerne Festival Orchestra (Orchestrator)

Ludwig van Beethoven (Original Music Composer)