Which great pianist lost his right arm in the First World War but continued with his career; and who was his even-more famous philosophical brother?

Ha! Gotcha, Viv!

Paul and Ludwig Wittgenstein.



http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/showcase/chi-0208110430aug11.story

Count Geza Zichy (1849-1924) is the first one-armed pianist ever documented.
Not all great composers wrote in this genre. For example, even though Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was noted for his tremendous technical command of the piano, he did not venture to write extensively for the left hand. One of his one-hand pieces survives and is dedicated to his pupil and friend, Count Geza Zichy, who lost his right arm in a hunting accident early in life. Zichy (1849-1924) also published several pieces for one hand.

One important contributor to the single-handed repertoire during the twentieth century was pianist Paul Wittgenstein (1887-1961), who lost his right arm during the First World War. Not only did he write several books of etudes for the left hand, but he also commissioned over 40 works from well-known twentieth-century composers. His ability to commission and pay for single-handed works has provided an invaluable source of literature for pianists today

What a bunch of clever know-alls! Yes; you are both correct. Perhaps the Wittgensteins are better known across the pond than in the UK.

Mozart; your web page is illuminating and very interesting. I learned a lot from it. Is this very recent news? I know that the dating is August in the article from the Chicago Tribune. Has there been other discussion about the Hindemith work in other areas this year in the US?
SAE501; I have never come across any Liszt for the left hand alone; I shall look out for it. I do know the Godowsky/Chopin etudes which are appallingly difficult. Thanks to both of you for all the information!

Ritzmar,I found this but there's no dates.You would have to contact them, or send an e-mail,for your info.I,m sure there must be other places as well where Hindemith work will be presented.!


III. WINTER REPERTORY PROGRAM

THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS

Music by Paul Hindemith

Choreography by George Balanchine

http://www.houstonballet.org/gen/PR0203Season.asp

Very many thanks for that, Wolfgang Amadeus!