Prof.in Franziska Lee

Franziska Lee has already made a name for herself as an exceptional pianist with her debut CD "L'HEURE EXQUISE" which contains a program exclusively of works by 20th century French composers:

"...sacrément bien avec beaucoup d'énergie et de précision" - Radio France Musique
"...a rare standing ovation" - American Record GuideIn 2021 the second CD "LONDON NIGHTS" with piano works of English composers of the 20th century was produced by CAPRICCIO, and likewise did receive excellent reviews:
"...supremely sensitive dynamic variations" - BBC Music Magazine
"Enormous spectrum" - Klassik Heute

Franziska Lee has won numerous international competitions. Her artistic personality and her musical commitment were honored with the Music Prize of the Kulturfonds Baden e.V.

Described as a "lyrical jewel" in the press, Franziska Lee has performed in European countries, in South Korea and in the USA, as a soloist, as a chamber musician and as a soloist with orchestra.Franziska Lee has made various radio recordings.

Franziska Lee is especially dedicated to the piano sonatas of Franz Schubert. Marcello Abbado wrote of Franziska Lee’s interpretations of Schubert: "She has the ability to make the piano sing with absolute nobility.
"Together with Prof. Sontraud Speidel she brought a concert series with all piano works for four hands by Franz Schubert to the stage.

In addition to her concert activities, Franziska Lee is intensively involved in the promotion of young musical talent. She teaches piano and piano chamber music at international courses in Germany and Austria. Franziska Lee is also a regular jury member at national and international competitions.

Franziska Lee is Steinway Artist. In 2023 she has been appointed Professor of Piano at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts.