Ian Hobson

Ian Hobson is an English pianist, conductor, and teacher renowned for his performances of Romantic piano repertoire and his advocacy of lesser-known composers. A winner of the 1981 Leeds International Piano Competition, he has enjoyed an international career as both soloist and conductor. He is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, has served on the faculty of Florida State University, and since September 2023 has served as Guest Conductor of Sinfonia Varsovia.