Steven Osborne
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sensitivity and sheer range
‘Osborne’s sensitivity, buoyancy and sheer range of subtle colours ensured the piece delivered a hefty emotional wallop’
The Scotsman
Steven Osborne’s musical insight and integrity underpin idiomatic interpretations of diverse repertoire that have won him fans around the world. The extent of his range is demonstrated by his 33 recordings for Hyperion, which have earned numerous awards, and he was made OBE for his services to music in the Queen’s New Year Honours in 2022.
A thoughtful and curious musician, he is often invited to curate festivals, including at Antwerp’s DeSingel, and Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, and has served as Artist-in-Residence at Wigmore Hall and Bath International Music Festival. The Observer described him as ‘a player in absolute service to the composer’ and his close reading of composers’ scores has led him to create his own edition of Rachmaninov. He has a lifelong interest in jazz and often improvises in concerts, bringing this spontaneity and freedom to all his interpretations.
‘I love the sense of the silence and space, and the connection with the audience – the feeling that we’re all sharing some kind of experience’
