Diane Walsh Collection

Diane Walsh is an American pianist, born in Washington D.C. She enjoys a varied career, acting as soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, educator, and even on Broadway—she joined the cast of Moisés Kaufman's play, 33 Variations, during which she performed Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations 113 times. Walsh, a Steinway artist, has won top prizes at the Munich, Salzburg Mozart, Young Concert Artists, and Concert Artists Guild international competitions; she has also claimed awards at the Cliburn, Busoni, and Kapell competitions. Walsh has performed widely, playing in nearly every state and 23 countries worldwide. She has worked with important conductors such as David Zinman and Seiji Ozawa, and has now released 19 records across 11 different labels, featuring a broad range of repertoire. In reviews, Walsh has been hailed for her sensitivity, thoughtful interpretation, technical strength, and command of tone.

Walsh holds degrees from the Juilliard School of Music and Mannes College. She taught at Mannes College for over 30 years and has held teaching positions at Vassar and Colby Colleges as well. Walsh also acted as artistic director of the Skaneateles Festival for five years. Currently, she serves as Artist-in-Residence at the Portland Conservatory of Music in Maine.