Historical Perspectives

Mark Ainley celebrates the exalted artistry of the Danish pianist Victor Schiøler, whose posthumous reputation lapsed – at least outside his own country – until the Danish label Danacord helped to reintroduce this great pianist to a wider public

There sometimes appears to be no rhyme or reason as to why some musicians of the past are remembered while others are not. Making recordings, having an international concert career and being an exceptional performer are significant factors in determining an enduring posthumous reputation, yet there are many artists who check all these boxes but continue to be overlooked. One such is the pianist Victor Schiøler (1899-1967), son of the Danish composer and conductor Victor Bendix. Schiøler first studied with his mother before training with two legendary pianists of the so-called Golden Age, Artur Schnabel and Ignaz Friedman. These two famous pupils of the great Theodor Leschetizky were radically different in temperament and style, each with their own authentically individual approach to musical expression (as tended to be the case…

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International Piano (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2025

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