Malcolm Bilson

Malcolm Bilson is a renowned American pianist and musicologist with a specialization in 18th- and 19th-century music. His expertise has led to a distinguished career, marked by his appointment as the Frederick J. Whiton Professor of Music at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Bilson's academic and musical pursuits have been closely tied to the institution, where he continues to contribute to the field of music.

As a performer, Bilson is particularly noted for his mastery of the fortepiano, an instrument that was prevalent during the time of influential composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. His proficiency in playing this ancestor of the modern piano has established him as one of the leading players and teachers of the fortepiano, allowing audiences to experience the music of past centuries in a more authentic and historically informed manner.