Rico Gulda

Rico Gulda ( born April 9, 1968) is an Austrian pianist, cultural manager and producer.

Life

Rico Gulda was born as the third son of Friedrich Gulda in Zurich, grew up in Munich and received five years of his first piano lessons. From the age of twelve, he studied with Ludwig Hoffmann and later with Noel Flores at the Vienna Music Academy. Masterclasses with Dmitri Alexandrovich Bashkirov, Maisenberg as well as working with his father Friedrich Gulda completed his education.

Gulda occurs as a soloist, chamber musician and with orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. An artistic and private friendship connects him with the baritone Florian Prey. With his brother Paul Gulda and the pianist Martha Argerich, he played in the last few years, numerous concerts, which were dedicated to the memory of his father. Gulda has recorded several CDs and is also active as a cultural manager and producer.