Malcolm Bilson

Malcolm Bilson ( born October 24, 1935) is an American pianist.

Biography

The American pianist Malcolm Bilson is one with Fritz Neumeyer, Rolf Junghanns, Paul Badura- Skoda, Jörg Demus and Bradford Tracey to the first generation of pianists, which dealt extensively with historically - informed performance practice. In addition to his pianistic career, he recognized already in the sixties of the last century, the importance of musicological studies and performance practice questions for the game on historical keyboard instruments - as well as the need to maintain a consistent exchange with instrument makers. His interpretations on time typical instruments thus presented a new approach to interpretation is in a time which was primarily influenced by the play on modern instruments.

Malcolm Bilson specializes in music of the late 18th century and early 19th century. His favorite instrument is the fortepiano. On this instrument, it is the music of Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert dar. same time, he is also dedicated to unknown or forgotten composers of the Classical period and early Romanticism.

Since 1968 he has taught at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he trained a generation of pianists as holder of the Frederick J. Whiton - Chair of Music, which is now self- important teaching positions around the world at the moment ( including Bart van Oort - The Hague, Tom Beghin - Montreal, Ursula Duetschler - Holland, Zvi Meniker - Hannover). Since his retirement he continued his educational work with master classes and lectures. He is also a member of the jury of important music competitions such as the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig. With its 1995 released DVD " Knowing the score" in which he deals with the relationship between notation and performance practice, Bilson has set new scientific standards in piano pedagogy.

Malcolm Bilson has performed internationally with leading orchestras and conductors, which maintain the historical performance practice, to: John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Hogwood, Nicholas McGegan, Concerto Köln, English Baroque Soloists, Academy of Ancient Music and Tafelmusik Toronto.

Discography (selection)

  • Joseph Haydn: Piano Sonatas ( claves, 2005)
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Piano Concertos ( with the English Baroque Soloists under John Eliot Gardiner; German Grammophon - Archiv Produktion, 1984-1989 )
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas ( Hungaroton, 1989-1991)
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Sonatas for fortepiano and violin ( with Sergio Luca; Nonesuch, 1984)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas ( claves, 1996)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for Pianoforte and Violoncello ( Anner Bylsma with; Nonesuch, 1987-1991)
  • Franz Schubert: The Complete Piano Sonatas ( Hungaroton, 2003)
  • Franz Schubert: Works for Piano four hands ( with Robert Levin; German Grammophon - Archiv Produktion, 1998)
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