VICTOR WITTGENSTEIN (1886 – 1961)
Victor Wittgenstein was a noted American pianist of the early 20th
century. He was born in Louisville Kentucky, was trained as a pianist in New
York City with Edward McDowell and Rafael Joseffy, and in Europe with Varette
Stepanoff. He returned to teach and concertize in the US, where one of his
students was Aaron Copland for two seasons around 1917-1918, who reportedly
described his teaching as “not very memorable.” He also recorded several titles
for Duo-Art and four early Ampico titles.
TRACKLIST
Victor Wittgenstein made 6 Ampico piano rolls
5099 AMPICO BRAHMS – Rhapsody, Op. 79, No. 2, g
5371 AMPICO SAINT-SAENS – Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22, g lst Mvt.
5399 AMPICO SAINT-SAENS – Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22, g 2nd Mvt.
5406 AMPICO SAINT-SAENS – Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22, g 3rd Mvt.
