Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis, a renowned pianist born in Liverpool in 1972, is celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Beethoven's works, particularly the 32 sonatas and five concertos. Apart from Beethoven, he also showcases his talent through performances of Mozart, Liszt, and Schubert pieces, including piano accompaniments in Schubert's renowned song collections. Lewis has graced stages worldwide, collaborating with esteemed ensembles like the Chicago Symphony and Leipzig Gewandhaus, and releasing notable albums like "French Duets" with Steven Osborne and the second volume of Haydn's piano sonatas.

Lewis, who initially studied cello due to a lack of piano instruction, transitioned to piano studies at age ten and further honed his craft at institutions like Chetham's School of Music and Guildhall School of Music. His career took off with significant recordings in 2003, leading to acclaimed performances of Beethoven's complete piano sonatas and concertos. Lewis's achievements include receiving the Gramophone Best Recording of the Year award for the final volume of his Beethoven series and being named Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2016. His ongoing exploration of composers like Haydn, Brahms, and Beethoven continues to captivate audiences worldwide.