Rudolf Jansen

Rudolf Jansen
Born(1940-01-19)19 January 1940
Arnhem, Netherlands
Died12 February 2024(2024-02-12) (aged 84)
Laren, Netherlands
EducationSweelinck Conservatory
Occupations
  • Classical pianist
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
AwardsEdison Award

Rudolf Jansen (19 January 1940 – 12 February 2024) was a Dutch pianist who focused on Lied accompaniment and chamber music, touring the world. He accompanied singers including Elly Ameling, Barbara Bonney, Peter Schreier and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Jansen taught at the Sweelinck Conservatory of Amsterdam and the Musikhochschule Nürnberg, and gave masterclasses worldwide.