Konstantin Lifschitz

Prof. Konstantin Lifschitz is a renowned pianist and conductor affiliated with the Lucerne School of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a professorship in the Institute of Classical and Church Music since September 2008. Born in Charkow (1976) and raised in Moscow, Lifschitz began his career with a concert at the Moscow Conservatory at age 13. His international recognition includes the Echo-Klassik-Preis (1995) and a Grammy Award (1996). He collaborates with major orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester, and performs at festivals such as the Ruhr Piano Festival and Rheingau Musik Festival.

• Education: Early training in Moscow, supported by the Russian Culture Foundation for European engagements.

Research interests focus on classical piano repertoire, baroque performance practices, and modern interpretations of canonical works. His discography includes recordings of Bach/Frescobaldi and Gottfried von Einem's Klavierkonzert op. 20.

Awards highlight his artistic contributions, including membership in London's Royal Academy of Music since 2003/04. As a professor, he balances performance with pedagogy, mentoring emerging musicians while maintaining a global concert schedule.