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Artur Schnabel’s ex libris can be found inside many of the books and musical scores that belonged to himArtur and Theres...
10/08/2026

Artur Schnabel’s ex libris can be found inside many of the books and musical scores that belonged to him

Artur and Therese Schnabel assembled an extraordinary personal library of approximately 3,000 to 5,000 volumes—a reflection of their wide-ranging intellectual curiosity

A quiet moment on Lake ComoArtur Schnabel walking along the lakeside in Tremezzo, Italy, accompanied by a man whose iden...
10/06/2026

A quiet moment on Lake Como

Artur Schnabel walking along the lakeside in Tremezzo, Italy, accompanied by a man whose identity remains unknown, 1937.

Far from the concert hall, this informal photograph offers a glimpse into Schnabel’s life in Tremezzo—a place that became an important center for the family’s musical life and summer teaching during the 1930s.

A first edition of Artur Schnabel’s technical and interpretive edition of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, published by ...
10/01/2026

A first edition of Artur Schnabel’s technical and interpretive edition of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, published by Ullstein in Berlin in 1924.

The timeworn cover bears Schnabel’s stamp from Villa Ginetta in Tremezzo, offering a tangible connection to a work that remained central to his repertoire throughout his life.

Considered one of Beethoven’s greatest achievements for piano, the 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120, found in Schnabel not only one of their most important interpreters, but also a meticulous editor.

Nearly a century later, his editorial legacy was renewed through a collaboration between Edizioni Curci and the Schnabel Music Foundation. Drawing on Schnabel’s original sources and working materials, the new trilingual edition brings his insights to today’s pianists, teachers, and scholars.

09/29/2026

On September 29, 1974, Helen Schnabel passed away.

Today, we remember her through one of the recordings most cherished by listeners: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Concerto in D Major for Keyboard and Strings, performed with Charles F. Adler and the Vienna Philharmonia Orchestra.

The recording has long been praised for her distinctively clear voicing, elegant classical phrasing, and rhythmic precision—qualities that reveal the refinement and vitality of her artistry.

Listen and join us in remembering Helen Schnabel through her music.

One concert, two sides of Artur Schnabel’s artistry.On December 13, 1946, Schnabel took the stage in Minneapolis as the ...
09/24/2026

One concert, two sides of Artur Schnabel’s artistry.

On December 13, 1946, Schnabel took the stage in Minneapolis as the soloist in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. After the intermission, the focus turned to his own Symphony No. 1, which received its world premiere that same evening, performed by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dimitri Mitropoulos.

Composed in Tremezzo and New York between 1938 and 1939, the symphony was dedicated to Samuel Courtauld, in memory of Lil Courtauld.

This historic program preserves a remarkable evening in which audiences encountered Schnabel both as a pianist and as a composer.

09/22/2026

For Karl Ulrich Schnabel, pedaling was never a secondary detail.

In this excerpt from “Con Brio – Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano”, he reflects on the essential role of the pedal in shaping sound, color and musical expression.

His approach is also at the heart of his book “Modern Technique of the Pedal: A Piano Pedal Study” (Edizioni Curci), a classic reference for pianists, students and teachers, and one of the few studies devoted so specifically to the pedal as a vital element in the production of sound.

🎬 Con Brio — Karl Ulrich Schnabel: Master Teacher of Piano
Executive Producer: Mary Lou Chayes | Producer/Director: Beverly Jones / Charles Dubin

09/14/2026

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Therese Behr-Schnabel.

Born in Stuttgart on September 14, 1876, she became one of the leading lieder and concert singers of her time. Her rich contralto voice was admired throughout Europe and inspired Richard Strauss to compose “Traum durch die Dämmerung” for her.

Only a few recordings preserve her artistry, including a collection of lieder recorded for His Master’s Voice in 1932.

Therese Behr-Schnabel was also a respected teacher whose students included Maria Stader and Peter Pears. She played an important role in launching Artur Schnabel’s career, and together they created an enduring musical legacy.

Today, we celebrate her extraordinary voice, musicianship, and influence—150 years after her birth.

The music room at Villa Ginetta, Tremezzo, Lake Como, 1933.In 1932, during a summer stay in Switzerland, Therese and Art...
09/10/2026

The music room at Villa Ginetta, Tremezzo, Lake Como, 1933.

In 1932, during a summer stay in Switzerland, Therese and Artur Schnabel visited friends on Lake Como and were captivated by the beauty of the area. Soon afterwards, as the N**i regime rose to power in Germany, they decided to leave Berlin and settled in Tremezzo, where they rented Villa Ginetta.

The villa soon became a center of the Schnabels’ musical life. During the 1930s, students from around the world came here to attend the summer courses organized by the family.

At the heart of the house was this music room, with its two grand pianos, scores and books — a space filled with study, teaching, music-making and artistic exchange

A caricature of Artur Schnabel, 1946.With a few quick lines, the artist captures something unmistakable: Schnabel’s prof...
09/08/2026

A caricature of Artur Schnabel, 1946.

With a few quick lines, the artist captures something unmistakable: Schnabel’s profile, his poise, and perhaps even a hint of the wit and intensity that marked his musical personality.

Known for the depth of his interpretations and his uncompromising devotion to the composer’s text, Schnabel also belonged to a world of vivid human encounters — concerts, travels, conversations, and memories preserved in unexpected forms.

A light-hearted portrait of a towering musical figure

Artur Schnabel with his son Karl Ulrich Schnabel, around 1946.A quiet moment between two generations of musicians, both ...
09/03/2026

Artur Schnabel with his son Karl Ulrich Schnabel, around 1946.

A quiet moment between two generations of musicians, both deeply connected by a shared life in music and by a lasting commitment to performance and teaching.

The photograph was taken by O. E. Nelson in New York

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