# Edmund Pfühl — Buddenbrooks character guide

> Edmund Pfühl in Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Herr Pfühl, Herr Edmund Pfühl

**First appearance:** 0054-part-vi-i

## Who they are

Hanno's stern but devoted piano teacher, who introduces him to classical music.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-viii-vi)

The organist who becomes Hanno's music teacher. Initially opposed to Wagner, he is gradually won over by Gerda and develops a devoted, understanding pedagogical relationship with Hanno.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-viii-vii)

Mentioned as Gerda's musical friend, part of the artistic world that excludes Thomas.

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