Malcolm Bilson

Pianist

Birthday October 24, 1935

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace California

Age 88 years old

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About

Known for his mastery of 18th- and 19th-century music and for being one of the greatest fortepiano players and teachers.

Before Fame

He was a 1957 graduate of Bard College and a doctoral graduate of the University of Illinois in 1968.

Trivia

He accepted a professorial position at Cornell University where he was named to the Frederick J. Whiton chair in 1990.

Family Life

He was born into a showbiz family: his father George was a producer/writer/director, and his older brother Bruce was a film and TV director.

Associated With

He collaborated with six former students on recording Ludwig van Beethoven's complete piano sonatas.