Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian-American concert pianist notable for commissioning new piano concerti for the left hand alone, following the amputation of his right arm during the First World War. Wikipedia
Born: November 5, 1887, Vienna, Austria
Died: March 3, 1961 (age 73 years), New York, NY
Nephews: Felix Salzer and Thomas Stonborough
Children: Elizabeth Wittgenstein, Johanna Wittgenstein, and Paul Wittgenstein
Spouse: Hilde Schania (m. 1940–1961)
Albums: Plays Music For The Left Hand
Parents: Karl Wittgenstein and Leopoldine Wittgenstein
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