Pianist

:This article deals with those who play the piano. For other uses, see pianist (disambiguation).

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A pianist is a person who plays the piano.

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A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an orchestra or smaller ensemble, or accompany one or more singers or solo instrumentalists.

Related Topics:
Orchestra - Ensemble - Singer - Instrumentalist

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A performing classical pianist usually starts playing piano at a very young age, some as early as three years old. Many well-known classical composers were capable pianists themselves; for example, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, and Sergei Rachmaninoff were all virtuoso pianists. Most pianists, to some degree, specialize in performing the music of either certain composers or certain periods.

Related Topics:
Classical - Composer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Ludwig van Beethoven - Franz Liszt - Johannes Brahms - Frederic Chopin - Robert Schumann - Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Most western forms of music can make use of the piano. Consequently, pianists have a wide variety of forms and styles to choose from, including jazz, classical music, and all sorts of popular music.

Related Topics:
Music - Jazz - Classical music - Popular music

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Below is a list of well-known or influential pianists of different genres.

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