Alfred Brendel books in order
Austrian composer and pianist
- Lived
- 1931–2025
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Books
- 6
Alfred Brendel published 5 non-fiction books and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Musical Thoughts & Afterthoughts (1976).
Updated September 2026
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Musical Thoughts & Afterthoughts
Alfred Brendel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Musical Thoughts & Afterthoughts (1976)
Music Sounded Out (1990)
Alfred Brendel on Music (2000)
The Veil of Order (2002)
Music, Sense and Nonsense (2015)
Poetry in order
One Finger Too Many (1998)
About Alfred Brendel
Alfred Brendel was a Czech-born Austrian classical pianist, poet, author, composer and lecturer, based in London. He is noted for his performances of music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Franz Liszt. He made three recordings of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas and was the first pianist to record Beethoven's complete works for solo piano.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alfred Brendel FAQ
- How many books has Alfred Brendel written?
- Alfred Brendel published 5 non-fiction books and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred Brendel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Musical Thoughts & Afterthoughts.
- What is Alfred Brendel's last book?
- Music, Sense and Nonsense (2015).
- What is Alfred Brendel's most famous book?
- Musical Thoughts & Afterthoughts (1976) is Alfred Brendel's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.