Radu Lupu

Romanian Classical Pianist

Radu Lupu was a distinguished Romanian concert pianist renowned for his profound and introspective interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire. Born on November 30, 1945, in Galați, Romania, Lupu began studying piano at the age of six and later attended the Bucharest Conservatory. His talent was recognized early on, leading to further studies in Moscow with Heinrich Neuhaus, a revered piano pedagogue. Lupu's international acclaim was cemented after winning three of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world: the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (1966), the George Enescu International Piano Competition (1967), and the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition (1969).