Gulda, Friedrich
Gulda, Friedrich (b Vienna, 1930; d Weissenbach am Altersee, 2000). Austrian pianist and composer. Début 1944. 1st prize Geneva int. contest 1946. Worldwide reputation as recitalist. NY début 1950. Salzburg Fest. début 1951. Also jazz player, having comp. several jazz pieces. Comp. 2 pf. concs. and cadenzas for several repertory concs.
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