13 Facts About Sebastian Peschko

Sebastian Peschko was a German classical pianist renowned for his skill in performing lieder.

Sebastian Peschko served as an accompanist to some of the most prominent lyrical singers of the 20th century.

Sebastian Peschko's father, Paul Peschko, was an organist and private lecturer.

Three years later in 1933, Sebastian Peschko won the Mendelssohn Award.

Sebastian Peschko was the piano partner of a number of notable singers, including Theo Altmeyer, Erna Berger, Walter Berry, Rudolf Bockelmann, Grace Bumbry, Franz Crass, Lisa Della Casa, Karl Erb, Nicolai Gedda, Agnes Giebel, Ernst Haefliger, Ilse Hollweg, Werner Hollweg, Heinz Hoppe, Christa Ludwig, Maria Muller, Hermann Prey, Ruth-Margret Putz, Walther Putzstuck, Erna Sack, Hanna Schwarz, Franz Volker, Bernd Weikl, and Marcel Wittrisch.

From 1953 to 1958, Sebastian Peschko was responsible for lieder, choir, and church music at Radio Bremen.

Sebastian Peschko performed as tutor for lieder interpretations at the Mozarteum in Salzburg in the early 1970s.

Sebastian Peschko composed musical arrangements for four poems by Christian Morgenstern, which were performed by singer Helen Donath and pianist Klaus Donath globally.

In 1974, Sebastian Peschko was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to lieder interpretation and his impactful work as a music producer.

Sebastian Peschko played an early role in supporting baritone, Thomas Quasthoff.

On September 29,1987, at the age of 77, Sebastian Peschko died in Celle, Germany.

Sebastian Peschko had five children: three daughters, Franziska, Johanna and Julia, and two sons, Peter and Pedro, the latter of whom was adopted.

Some other family Sebastian Peschko had that is interesting to know is that dancer and choreographer, Susanne Linke, is Sebastian Peschko's niece.