KRAVIS CENTER & ATTILA GLATZ PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Mar 17, 2025 |Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Peter Bence is a globally acclaimed, award-winning piano sensation, composer, and music producer. Known for his edgy, percussive, and expressive playing style, Bence has captivated audiences worldwide by breaking the boundaries between classical and popular music. He elevates the piano to new heights, transforming the instrument into a full orchestra, inspiring music lovers of all ages. His live performances attract thousands across the globe.

At just seven years old, Bence composed his first piece, drawing inspiration from Mozart and Chopin. By age 11, he released his debut solo piano album, featuring his early compositions. While still an elementary student, he was accepted into the prestigious Franz Liszt University of Music in Debrecen, Hungary.

After his classical training in Hungary, Bence refined his musical talents at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, where he majored in film scoring and piano. There, he immersed himself in a wide range of musical genres, which have profoundly influenced his distinctive style. His musical inspirations range from legends like John Williams and Michael Jackson to the timeless works of J.S. Bach and W.A. Mozart.

In January 2012, Bence set a Guinness World Record for the “most piano key hits in one minute,” with an astonishing 765 key hits. In 2015, his arrangement of Michael Jackson’s “Bad” went viral, amassing 10 million views on YouTube in just a few days. Today, his videos have garnered over 2 billion views across the internet, with a fanbase that includes luminaries like 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster, composer Hans Zimmer, Toto founder David Paich, and celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris and Eros Ramazzotti.

In recent years, Bence has performed sold-out shows in more than 45 countries, including iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the London Palladium, Salle Pleyel in Paris, Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul, Stadthalle in Vienna, and Victoria Hall in Geneva, as well as numerous sports arenas across Europe. He also opened BBC’s Proms in the Park 2017 in Hyde Park, London, performing for 50,000 people. In 2020, his album The Awesome Piano, released under the Steinway & Sons label, debuted at #1 on iTunes in multiple countries and reached #11 on the Billboard worldwide charts.