Sebastian Peschko (October 30, 1909 – September 29, 1987) was a German classical pianist renowned for his skill in performing Lieder.
Following this, he played alongside Germany's foremost lyric baritone singer, Heinrich Schlusnus, touring globally from 1934 until 1950.
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 Müller, Hermann Prey, Ruth-Margret Pütz, Walther Pützstück, Erna Sack, Hanna Schwarz, Franz Völker, Bernd Weikl, and Marcel Wittrisch.
In addition to working as a producer, creative artist, and journalist, he also invented the format Meister des Liedes (Masters of lieder).
[citation needed] [1] In 1974, Peschko was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to lieder interpretation and his impactful work as a music producer.