Exploring Schönberg's Piano Works

Thomas Schultz, Senior Lecturer Emeritus at Stanford University, stands as a towering figure in both classical and contemporary piano performance, renowned for his masterful interpretations spanning from Bach to modern composers. His distinguished career encompasses acclaimed solo recitals at prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, where he presented six groundbreaking recitals featuring diverse repertoire from Beethoven to contemporary works. As a leading exponent of modern music, he has performed at significant festivals including the Schoenberg Festival in Vienna, Piano Spheres in Los Angeles, and the Other Minds Festival in San Francisco, while maintaining deep connections to classical traditions through his interpretations of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt. His expertise in Second Viennese School repertoire led to multiple masterclasses at Vienna's Schoenberg Center and complete performances of Schoenberg's solo works across three continents. Beyond solo performances, his collaborative work includes partnerships with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, the Da Camera Society of Houston, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet, while his commitment to education continues through annual masterclasses for young artists at Stanford University, where he shapes the next generation of pianists through his comprehensive understanding of both traditional and contemporary repertoire.