Biography
John Einhaus’ ardent performances have captivated audiences throughout the United States. While at once praised for his “mature musicianship,” “crisp, controlled technique,” and “remarkably sensitive and delicate touch,” audiences have been most stirred by his expressive and poetic lyrical style marked by a balance between intellect and emotion and rendered with a rich and varied palette of colors. Mr. Einhaus’ diverse and dynamic artistic temperament has revealed him not only as an extraordinary performer of the Romantic and Classical repertoire, but also as a profound proponent of the music of Bach.
Mr. Einhaus began his piano studies at age nine with a local teacher in his hometown of Fawn Grove, PA. A year later, upon recognition of his exceptional talent, he was recommended to the Peabody Preparatory where, as an honors student, he received numerous scholarships and awards. After high school, he entered the Johns Hopkins University as a Mechanical Engineering major. A few years later, however, with renewed inspiration, he decided to accept the challenge of a career as a pianist.
John Einhaus entered the Peabody Conservatory under Robert Weirich, then transferred to Rutgers University to study with renowned pianist Theodore Lettvin. He is an honors graduate of Rutgers and recipient of the Naumburg Scholarship and Marsano Burian award for outstanding musical achievement. He received his Master of Music degree from the Mannes College of Music under the tutelage of Pavlina Dokovska, Boris Slutsky, and Arkady Aronov. While engaged in doctoral studies at Indiana University, Einhaus studied with eminent pianists Arnaldo Cohen and Menahem Pressler.
Mr. Einhaus has held faculty positions at a number of schools including Indiana University, York College of Pennsylvania, Queens School of Music, and continues to perform solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire, as well as avidly provide instruction to students of all ages and levels. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing, woodworking, boatbuilding, hiking, and fishing.
“Liszt’s E-flat Concerto featured John Einhaus, who tackled the formidable piano part with assurance and a crisp, controlled technique.”
“In the bravura passages, Einhaus extracted enormous tone, and in the singing melodic contrasts, he displayed a remarkable sensitivity of touch with runs of gossamer delicacy. The standing ovation was well-deserved.”
- York Daily Record