Moszkowski, who came from a Jewish and Polish background, began his studies at the Stern Academy in Berlin. He demonstrated his talent early on by producing a piano quintet at the age of just thirteen and making his concert debut as a pianist at nineteen. Moszkowski was also a skilled violinist and eventually became a teacher at Theodore Kullak's "Neue Akademie der Tonkunst," where he taught for over twenty-five years. In addition to his teaching, he pursued a conducting career and introduced some of his orchestral works in London. He married the sister of Cécile Chaminade and settled in Paris, retiring from performance in 1897 to focus solely on teaching. Among his notable students were Thomas Beecham and Wanda Landowska. Unfortunately, Moszkowski lost his fortune due to large investments in Russia and Germany that failed during the war, leaving him alone and ill without any money. However, his friends in New York organized a benefit concert for him, collecting enough funds to support him in his remaining years. It should be noted, however, that according to the New York Times, the funds from the benefits reportedly never reached him. An original picture of Moszkowski playing piano with Tchaikovsky taken on March 17, 1918 exists and inquiries can be made at
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