Biography

Paul Badura-Skoda was born on October 6, 1927, in Vienna, Austria, during a rich period of European musical culture. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to music as both a performer and scholar, contributing significantly to the classical music world. His long career was rooted in Vienna, the city of his birth and the heart of Austria’s musical heritage.

Badura-Skoda spent nearly seven decades pursuing his passion for music in various capacities. As an accomplished musician, he was deeply engaged with both performance and the study of musical traditions. His work reflected a commitment to excellence and a deep connection to the classical repertoire that defined Central European musical life.

He remained in Vienna throughout his life, witnessing tremendous changes in the twentieth century while maintaining his dedication to his art. On September 25, 2019, at the age of 91, Badura-Skoda passed away in his native city. He was laid to rest at Ottakringer Friedhof in Vienna’s Ottakring district, returning to the earth of the city he called home.