Malcolm Bilson
Pianist and musicologist, keyboard expert

Born
October 24th, 1935
89 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A distinguished pianist and musicologist specialized in early music. Focused on the works of composers from the Classical and Romantic periods. Played a key role in introducing historical performance practices to modern audiences. Served as a faculty member at several prestigious institutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context in music. Notably associated with developing new approaches to keyboard performance, particularly on fortepiano. Published works on performance practice and music history further contributed to the academic discourse in these areas.
Emphasis on historical performance practices
Teaching at renowned music institutions
Specialization in Classical and Romantic repertoire
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