Hans Peter Wallfisch (20 October 1924 – 10 November 1993)[1] was a concert pianist and teacher, resident in the United Kingdom from 1951 onwards.
[2] In 1951, he moved to the United Kingdom, and married the cellist Anita Lasker the following year;[1] they had a son, the cellist Raphael Wallfisch, and a daughter, the psychotherapist Maya Lasker-Wallfisch.
As well as the Classics, he was interested in lesser-known music of different nations; among English composers he was particularly interested in the music of Frank Bridge, and also of Kenneth Leighton, who dedicated compositions to him.
[3] From 1973-91 Wallfisch was Professor of piano at the Royal College of Music.
In the latter year, he suffered a stroke which affected his ability to play; so ceased performing in public.