Pianist Brendel Concludes Career With Concert In Vienna

Vienna  - Alfred Brendel, considered one of the most famous pianists, ended his career Thursday evening to standing ovations, after playing his last concert in Vienna's Musikverein concert hall.

Together with the Vienna Philharmonics conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, the 77-year-old Austrian musician performed Mozart's piano concerto No.

9, "in his usual unpretentious, humble manner, without airs and graces," Austrian news agency APA wrote.