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This is an alphabetized list of notable solo pianists who play (or played) classical music on the piano. For those who worked with other pianists as piano duos, see List of classical piano duos (performers). For a list of recorded classical pianists, see List of classical pianists (recorded)
Following are lists of pianists: List of classical pianists; List of classical pianists (recorded) List of jazz pianists; List of pop and rock pianists;
This is a list of pianists of whom recordings survive who play (or played) classical music. For a more inclusive list not limited to recorded pianists, see also List of classical pianists (solo pianists) and List of classical piano duos (performers) (piano duos, trios, etc.).
Barbara Nissman (born 1944), pianist specializing in Alberto Ginastera and Sergei Prokofiev; Heather O'Donnell (born 1973), classical pianist; Ursula Oppens (born 1944), concert pianist and educator; Margaret Saunders Ott (1920–2010), pianist and educator; Our Lady J (fl. 2000s), pianist, television writer and producer
Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist.Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit singles – including the chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born ...
Franz Liszt [n 1] (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period.With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded.
George Otis Winston III (February 11, 1949 – June 4, 2023) was an American pianist performing contemporary instrumental music. [1] Best known for his solo piano recordings, Winston released his first album in 1972, and came to prominence with his 1980 album Autumn, which was followed in 1982 by Winter into Spring and December.
This is an alphabetized list of musicians notable for playing or having played jazz piano. The piano has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings. Its role is multifaceted due largely to the instrument's combined melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic capabilities. [1