Tobias Koch

German Pianist and Musicologist

Tobias Koch is a renowned German pianist and fortepianist, specializing in historical performance practice. He has gained recognition for his expertise in the music of the Romantic era and earlier periods, often focusing on the works of less well-known composers alongside the established repertoire. Koch is known for his collaborations with other musicians and ensembles, as well as for his solo performances. He has a prolific recording career, contributing to numerous albums that explore a wide range of keyboard music. His approach to music is characterized by a combination of scholarly research and a passionate style of playing, aiming to recreate the soundscapes that would have been familiar to audiences in the past. Koch's contributions to classical music extend beyond performance to education, where he shares his knowledge and passion through masterclasses and lectures.