Frank Dupree

Frank Dupree, winner of the International Classical Music Award and Opus Klassik, is one of the most dynamic pianist-conductors of his generation. Celebrated for his infectious energy and genre-defying creativity, he performs worldwide both as a soloist and play/direct artist, leading major orchestras as well as his own jazz ensemble, the Frank Dupree Trio. His acclaimed recordings of Nikolai Kapustin’s piano concertos have been praised internationally, with The New York Times calling them “one of the most entertaining and put-on-repeat recordings of the year.”

As Artistic Partner of the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn since 2023, Dupree performs each season as conductor and soloist. In 2024–25, he makes his solo debut with the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Antonio Pappano, and appears with the hr-Sinfonieorchester, Gothenburg Symphony, and others across Europe. His schedule also includes returns to major German and Swiss orchestras, alongside chamber performances at venues such as the Tonhalle Zürich, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, and Konzerthaus Wien.

A frequent guest at leading festivals and halls including Verbier, Lucerne, the Philharmonie de Paris, and the Royal Albert Hall, Dupree moves fluidly between classical and jazz worlds. With his Trio, he explores the fusion of these genres, and collaborates closely with rising stars such as Kian Soltani, Vivi Vassileva, and Noa Wildschut.

Dupree’s recordings continue to focus on the music of Nikolai Kapustin, with recent and upcoming releases on Capriccio earning widespread critical acclaim. Born in 1991 in Germany, he studied piano and conducting in Karlsruhe and was mentored by Péter Eötvös and Hans Zender. His artistry, combining virtuosity with imagination, places him among the most innovative musicians of his generation.