Hans Bischoff (pianist) explained

Hans Bischoff
Nationality:German
Birth Date:17 February 1852
Birth Place:Berlin
Death Place:Niederschönhausen
Known For:Piano

Hans Bischoff (17 February 1852 in Berlin – 12 June 1889 in Niederschönhausen) was a German pianist most noted for his edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard works. He studied with Theodor Kullak in Berlin. He taught piano and theory at Kullak's Neue Akademie der Tonkunst. He also taught at the Stern Conservatory and was active as a concert pianist.[1]

In addition to editing Bach's works, Bischoff edited and revised his late teacher's book on piano playing. The book went through multiple German editions and was also published in English translation in the United States.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Christopher Fifield. "Bischoff, Hans." Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, accessed October 11, 2014, http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/03138.
  2. Book: Kullak. Adolf. Bischoff. Hans. Theodore Baker. The Aesthetics of Pianoforte-Playing. 1907. G. Schirmer. New York. 9 May 2015.