Rudolf Buchbinder is a legendary performer of our time. His career of over 60 years speaks for itself, his playing uniquely blends tradition and innovation, humility towards the works and freedom, authenticity and openness.
He is generally agreed to have set an exceptionally high standard with his performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s works. He has performed cycles of the composer’s complete piano sonatas on more than sixty occasions, all around the world. In 2021, Deutsche Grammophon celebrated the pianist’s 75th birthday with Buchbinder: Beethoven, a collection of 32 sonatas and 5 piano concertos.
Mein Beethoven – Leben mit dem Meister, Buchbinder’s 2014 book about his relationship to Beethoven was enthusiastically received. According to a review, it has all the appearance of ‘one giant paying homage to another in words and tones.’