Philip Martin

Full biography Philip Martin

Philip Martin is a prolific composer, pianist, and recording artist. He was born in 1947 and is known for his musical talents as well as his contributions to piano pedagogy. Martin has fulfilled many major commissions such as works for the BBC, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Martin has recorded the complete piano music of the colorful 19th-century pianist and composer , Gottschalk, and has given many first performances in both the United States and Europe. He is a rare breed of musician, a throwback to a time when the tag composer and pianist went hand-in-glove in the artistic world.

Martin's music is very expressive and emotional, and he often imbues his compositions with pictorial and dramatic qualities. He has written music for a variety of genres such as Classical, Jazz, and Pop, and is known for his ability to blend diverse styles into his compositions.

Martin has long been well-regarded as one of the finest concert pianists , recording artists, pedagogues, and composers, and has won praise for his musical talents both from critics and his peers. He has collaborated with many other well-known musicians and conductors and has cemented his place as one of the most important composers of the 21st century.