Helmut Walcha

Helmut Walcha
Helmut Walcha, c. 1960
Born(1907-10-27)27 October 1907
Leipzig, Germany
Died(1991-08-11)11 August 1991
Frankfurt, Germany
Occupations
  • Organist
  • Harpsichordist
  • Composer
  • Pedagogue

Arthur Emil Helmut Walcha (27 October 1907 – 11 August 1991) was a German organist, harpsichordist, music teacher and composer who specialized in the works of the Dutch and German Baroque masters.

Blind since his teenage years, he is known for his recordings of the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, entirely played from memory.

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