Paul Gulda started to play the piano at the age of 8. His first teachers were Jazz pianists: Fritz Pauer and Roland Batik as well as his father, Friedrich Gulda, who inspired him with his absolute dedication towards music. Leonid Brumberg, longtime assistant of the great Heinrich Neuhaus, taught him the principles of the “Russian School”. At last, Rudolf Serkin gave him the gift of true goodness and support in the realm of music.

“I strive to draw the conclusion from all of this, and to go beyond by my own means.“

Since 1982, Paul Gulda plays and appears internationally as a soloist, chamber player, improviser and composer. He devised and co-produced several programs combining music and literature, and even painting. Starting in 1998, he teaches regularly at masterclasses in many countries. From 2001-2003, he was guest professor at the Vienna Music University. Among the many renowned musicians he worked with are: Pianists Martha Agerich, Chick Corea, Japanese Jazz pianist Makoto Ozone as well as the conductors Zubin Mehta, Kurt Masur, Yehudi Menuhin. He recorded about 20 CDs with a wide-ranging repertoire.

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