William Backhaus

AMoment Musical/Hark the Lark

Label: His Master's Voice
Catalogue number: 05550
Genre: Classical
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #15475

William Backhaus, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, performing Schubert's *Moment Musical* and *Hark the Lark* on His Master's Voice. Backhaus was a celebrated virtuoso and prolific recording artist.

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