Paul Badura-Skoda
1927–2019 (age 92)
Biography
Paul Badura-Skoda shared his gifts as a pianist, composer, and scholar, earning admiration for his luminous interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert and for bringing historical performance practice to life.
He also published widely on keyboard music, inspired young artists through master classes, and remained curious about the stories behind every score, turning each recital into an intimate dialogue between performer and audience.