Person

Wanda Landowska

Wanda Aleksandra Landowska (5 July 1879 – 16 August 1959) was a Polish harpsichordist and pianist whose performances, teaching, writings and especially her many recordings played a large role in reviving the popularity of the harpsichord in the early 20th century. She was the first person to record Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord in 1933. She became a naturalized Fre…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Poland
Born
July 5th, 1879
Died
August 16th, 1959
Genres
Labels
EMI Classics
RCA Red Seal
His Master’s Voice
RCA Victor Red Seal
La Voix de son maître
Last updated: August 9th, 2019

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