Background
KATIN, Peter was born on November 14, 1930 in London. Son of Jerrold and Gertrude Katin.
KATIN, Peter was born on November 14, 1930 in London. Son of Jerrold and Gertrude Katin.
Student, Royal Academy Music. Doctor of Music (honorary), De Montfort University, 1994.
in United Kingdom, Europe. Africa, Canada, United States of America and Far East; special interest in Chopin; recordings for Decca, EMI, Unicom, Everest, Philips, CFP, Lyrita and Pickwick Institute, Claudio, Olympia, Virgin Classics, Gamut Classics; Professor, University of Western Ontario 1978-1984; Chopin Arts Professor Royal Academy Music, 1956-1960. Professor piano University Western Ontario, Canada, 1978-1984. Professor Royal College Music, 1992—2001, Thames Valley University, 2001—2004.
Made 1st London appearance Wigmore Hall, 1948. Leading interpreter of Chopin. Concerts include Europe, Africa, Japan, Canada, United States, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia.
Recording artist for Athene, Decca, Everest, Unicorn, HMV, Philips, Lyrita, MFP, Carlton, Simax, Claudio, Olympia. Formed The Katin Piano Trio, 1997.
President Camerata of London. Vice president Bridgwater Arts Centre. Fellow Royal Academy Music.
Associate Royal College Music. Member Inc. Society Musicians, Royal Society Musicians.
Married Eva Zweig, 1954;2 children.