Ernst Burger (musicologist)

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Ernst Burger (born 26 March 1937) is a German pianist and musicologist.

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Ernst Burger

Life and career

Burger was born in Munich. After attending the humanistic grammar school in Burghausen he studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, where he graduated as a concert pianist. He then began to give concerts, devoting himself mainly to the piano works of Frédéric Chopin.

After a serious hand injury, writing about music is the focus of his activities. His books soon found worldwide recognition and were awarded prizes.

Burger has been married to Dorothea Maillinger since 1972. [1]

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