Tags: Classical Music Artist.
Edith Picht-Axenfeld (Freiburg im Breisgau 1 January 1914 – Hinterzarten 19 April 2001) was a German pianist and harpsichordist. She started her concert career in 1935 and took part two years later in the third Fryderyk Chopin Competition where she was awarded a 6th prize; this launched her career. After World War II Picht-Axenfeld performed at an intercontinental level was active as a chamber musician and recorded for labels such as Deutsche Grammophon Philips and Erato.