Victor Schiøler

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Victor Schiøler was a Danish classical pianist (b. Copenhagen 1899-04-07 - d. Copenhagen 1967-02-17).

[edit] Biography

He studied with his mother, then with Ignaz Friedman and Artur Schnabel. He made his debut in 1914 and from 1919 toured Europe. He made his first American tour after the war in 1948-49. He was also active as a conductor in Denmark. He recorded for Danacord and RCA Victor.

[edit] References

• Slonimsky, Nicolas; Laura Diane Kuhn; Dennis McIntire (1997). Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Classical Musicians. New York: Schirmer Books. ISBN 9780028712710.