Malcolm Binns

Classical pianist Malcolm Binns is well-known in his native England for dynamic interpretations of European compositions as well as his surprising longevity. Binns debuted on British stages in 1957 and retired nearly 60 years later; even as he enjoyed a quiet life in his 90s, his work was still celebrated with retrospectives. Born in Nottingham on January 29, 1936, Binns studied at the Royal College of Music under Arthur Alexander from 1952 to 1956 and quickly became a fixture of the national stage. His first London recital took place in 1957; within a year, he debuted at the...