Justus Zeyen

Justus Zeyen (9 June 1963 – 21 December 2025) was a German pianist, especially an accompanist of lieder, and academic teacher. He was a regular pianist with Thomas Quasthoff, including acclaimed recordings. He was first professor at the Musikhochschule Hannover and then from 2020 at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Life and career Born in Kiel on 9 June 1963, Zeyen first received violin and piano lessons, with among others. Zeyen studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover with , Karl Engel and .

Zeyen focused on chamber music, especially on accompaniment of lieder singers. He performed a recital with Michael Schade at the Vienna Konzerthaus in 2014. A reviewer noted that he employed "a consistently mellow, beautiful sound", capable of passage work and beautiful colours, mastering the challenges of lieder by Hugo Wolf. He gave master classes in Tanglewood, Boston, New York City, in London and at the Schubertiade.

Awards Cannes Classical Award 2001