Jeremy Denk

Jeremy Denk is a renowned pianist and Professor of Piano at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), joining the faculty in 2018. He is celebrated as a MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship recipient, Avery Fisher Prize winner, and member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

His research interests revolve around

• Piano performance techniques
• Interpretation of classical composers like Bach, Mozart, and Brahms
• Music education and pedagogy

Denk's work bridges performance and narrative, exemplified by his 2022 memoir Every Good Boy Does Fine, which explores his musical journey through teachers and compositions.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship
• Avery Fisher Prize
• American Academy of Arts and Sciences membership

Denk actively engages in chamber music collaborations, notably touring with the Takács Quartet, and has performed at Carnegie Hall and international festivals like Lammermuir. His 2021 Mozart piano concerto album received critical acclaim from BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.