Musician Directory
17 famous pianists
Organized with dates, nationality, and key career highlights, along with sources. Current posts are as of November 2026.
Arthur Rubinstein Arthur Rubinstein
1887–1982 · Poland · USA · Pianist
Famous for his Chopin interpretations, performed on stage until age 89
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Vladimir Horowitz Vladimir Horowitz
1903–1989 · USA (born in the Russian Empire) · Pianist
Gave a recital in Moscow in 1986, his first return in 61 years
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Sviatoslav Richter Sviatoslav Richter
1915–1997 · Soviet Union (Russia) · Pianist
Received the Stalin Prize in 1950, made his Western debut in 1960
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Glenn Gould Glenn Gould
1932–1982 · Canada · Pianist
Recorded Bach's Goldberg Variations in 1955, retired from concert performance in 1964
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Martha Argerich Martha Argerich
1941– · Argentina · Pianist
Won the 1965 International Chopin Piano Competition
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Kun-woo Paik Kun-Woo Paik
1946– · South Korea · Pianist
Won the 1971 Naumburg Competition, has lived in Paris since 1974
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Krystian Zimerman Krystian Zimerman
1956– · Poland (Swiss citizen) · Pianist
Won the 1975 International Chopin Piano Competition
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, hankyung.com
Lang Lang Lang Lang
1982– · China · Pianist
Performed at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Seong-Jin Cho Seong-Jin Cho
1994– · South Korea · Pianist
First Korean to win the Chopin Competition, in 2015
See profile, career, and videos →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, ko.wikipedia.org
Yunchan Lim Yunchan Lim
2004– · South Korea · Pianist
Youngest winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition
See profile, career, and videos →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imgartists.com
Eric Lu Eric LuRising musicians
1997– · USA · Pianist
Won the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in October 2025
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, heraldk.com
Aristo Sham Aristo ShamRising musicians
1996– · China (Hong Kong) · Pianist
Won both the gold medal and the audience award at the Van Cliburn Competition in June 2025
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, news1.kr
Nicolas Mieusen Nikola MeeuwsenRising musicians
2002– · Netherlands · Pianist
Won the Queen Elisabeth Competition in May 2025 (the first Dutch winner)
Bruce Liu Bruce LiuRising musicians
1997– · Canada · Pianist
Won the Chopin Competition in October 2021, signed exclusively with DG in 2022
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, sedaily.com
Alexandre Kantorow Alexandre Kantorow
1997– · France · Pianist
Played Ravel's "Jeux d'eau" at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July 2024
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, hankyung.com
Alexander Malofeev Alexander MalofeevRising musicians
2001– · Russia · Pianist
Signed with Sony Classical in April 2025, debut album in 2026
Sehyuk Son Sehyuk SohnRising musicians
2008– · South Korea · Pianist
Won first prize in piano at the 77th Prague Spring International Competition in May 2026
Sources: asiae.co.kr, heraldk.com