Falko steinbach biography of albert einstein

German/American pianist, composer, and piano pedagogue

Falko Steinbach (born 30 September 1957 in Aachen, Germany) is a German/American pianist, composer and piano pedagogue.^[1] As a Steinway Artist,^[2] Steinbach is described as an expert in the classical repertory, and a specialist in contemporary music.^[3] In 1999, he joined the music faculty at the University of New Mexico and became a full professor of piano in 2010.^[4] He was granted US citizenship in 2011, and now as a dual national continues an extended international performance career as a soloist, recording artist and collaborative performer in America, Europe and Asia.^[5] He is a noted teacher of piano and composition, and author of several significant pedagogical works including an acclaimed volume on piano methodology, “A Compendium of Piano Technique”.^[6] He is frequently invited to give lectures, master classes, and recitals at internat