Versatile and transgressive.Words that probably best describe the musician Tim Allhoff. He exemplifies the boundlessness of music and resists pigeonholing andstereotyping. He is at home in both classical music and jazz, and this versatilityand his ability to unite different genres show once again that musical styles do notexist in isolation from one another, but are part of a rich and constantly evolving artistic context.
Allhoff’s piano playing is characterised by its technical brilliance and emotionalintensity. The pianist combines the depth and complexity of classical music withthe freedom and expression of jazz, and this is precisely what his fans and musicalpartners appreciate in equal measure. His interpretations of classical works arecharacterised by a profound sensitivity and an intuitive understanding of themusical language of the masters – innovative and respectful at the same time.
Tim Allhoff has undoubtedly been a fixture on the German music scene for twodecades. He can look back on ten releases under his own name, can be heardas a guest on many other recordings, has been honoured with the Echo awardand was nominated for the Deutsche Musikautorenpreis. He is a sought-afteraccompanist on the piano and has played with artists such as Fatma Said,Angelique Kidjo, Ane Brun, Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, the Leonkoro stringquartet, and even played the piano on a track for Robbie Williams.He is also in demand as a composer and arranger, where he draws on his rich poolof influences to create a fascinating soundscape that is both accessible andsophisticated. He has written works for a wide variety of ensembles, from solopiano to symphony orchestra, worked on commissions such as the music for theopening concert of the World Economic Forum in Davos or arrangements forthe Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Oscar-winner Rachel Portman, violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing, cellist Anastassija Kobekina and many other artists.
In February 2025 Allhoff releases his tenth album with works by J.S. Bach, whichis also his first purely classical recording.
The pianist is a Steinway Artist and official ambassador for Boston Pianos,designed by Steinway & Sons.
Tim Allhoff has undoubtedly been a fixture on the German music scene for two decades. He can look back on ten releases under his own name, can be heard as a guest on many other recordings, has been honoured with the Echo award and was nominated for the Deutsche Musikautorenpreis. He is a sought-after accompanist on the piano and has worked with artists such as Fatma Said, Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, the Leonkoro string quartet, jazz drummer Jeff Ballard and even played the piano on a track for Robbie Williams.
He is also in demand as a composer and arranger, where he draws on his rich pool of influences to create a fascinating soundscape that is both accessible and sophisticated. He has written works for a wide variety of ensembles, from solo piano to symphony orchestra, worked on commissions such as the music for the opening concert of the World Economic Forum in Davos or arrangements for the Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Oscar-winner Rachel Portman or violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
In autumn 2024, Allhoff will release his tenth album with works by J.S. Bach, which is also his first purely classical recording.
The pianist is a Steinway Artist and official ambassador for Boston Pianos, designed by Steinway & Sons.
Tim Allhoff worked with/for Artists and Partners such as: Fatma Said, Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, Eldbjørg Hemsing, Robbie Williams, Leonkoro Quartett, Rachel Portman, Nils Wülker, Niklas Liepe, Jules Buckley, Jeff Ballard, Vision String Quartet, Signum Saxophone Quartet, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Morphing Chamber Orchestra, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Filmorchester Babelsberg, Warner Classics, Sony Classical
For the new album “Silence Is Something You Can Actually Hear”:
“Allhoff walks the line between jazz and classical. And so it seems entirely organic […] This mixture is exceedingly easy to listen to and is what makes the album so charming.” Star
“Tim Allhoff named his album of contemplative piano music after a quote from a novel by Haruki Murakami: “Silence Is Something You Can Actually Hear” – “For all those who need an acoustic respite.” Star
“With “Silence Is Something You Can Actually Hear,” pianist Tim Allhoff addresses a subject that gets short shrift in today’s world: silence.” GALORE, Album of the Week
“[He finds himself] in a music between sound worlds that transfers the esprit of improvisation into quietly shimmering spheres.” AUDIO+stereoplay, Jazz CD of the Month
“a captivating sound journey through the most diverse genres […] Stimulating and enchanting!” inMusic
“[…] he plays perfectly and each with his own tempo. With his beautiful album he appeals not only to classical or jazz fans, but to all those who don’t want to die for music, but to experience it.” The Culture Blog
Older:
The Donaukurier on the concert series in Neuburg’s Birdland with Craig Taborn, Jacky Terrasson, Emmett Cohen, and many more: “They all belong to the world elite. And now Tim Allhoff, who is well on his way there. Like all the others, he gives his musical calling card in his very own way and, as in all the other cases, the audience is enraptured. – No wonder with a musician who captivates you for two hours like that.”
“Storyteller on the grand piano with charm, warmth of heart and in musical terms with an enormous stylistic background.” Donaukurier
“Flying high without ever crashing” Jazzthing Magazine
“between freestyle arrangements, jazz interludes and classical moments. (…) An album to be enjoyed at ease!” inMusic
“Here a barely hearable delay in the flow of the tones, there a surprising interjection from the improvisational feeling of the moment – and one is already embraced by a beguiling euphony, which, however, nowhere crosses the line into sentimentality.” Neuburger Rundschau
“The champions league of solo pianists” Süddeutsche Zeitung
“Intelligent music for the masses” Die Zeit
“With his eight album MORLA, Tim Allhoff presents a musical milestone that once again proves his proficiency as a composer and a pianist.” Jazzthing Magazine
“…that human mankind wages war at all, seems absurd when listening to Tim Allhoff’s piano playing.” Welt am Sonntag
“Piano Shooting Star of the German Republic” Jazzthing Magazine
“A piano virtuoso who combines the best of the distant worlds in ten fingers.” Augsburger Allgemeine
“(…) the champions league of solo pianists” Augsburger Allgemeine
“Allhoff touches through his music and awakens emotions between classical and jazz” SCHALL
Versatile and transgressive. Words that probably best describe the musician Tim Allhoff.
He exemplifies the boundlessness of music and resists pigeonholing and stereotyping. He is at home in both classical music and jazz, and this versatility and his ability to unite different genres show once again that musical styles do not exist in isolation from one another, but are part of a rich and constantly evolving artistic context.
Allhoff‘s piano playing is characterised by its technical brilliance and emotional intensity. The pianist combines the depth and complexity of classical music with the freedom and expression of jazz, and this is precisely what his fans and musical partners appreciate in equal measure. His interpretations of classical works are characterised by a profound sensitivity and an intuitive understanding of the musical language of the masters – innovative and respectful at the same time.
Tim Allhoff has undoubtedly been a fixture on the German music scene for two decades. He can look back on ten releases under his own name, can be heard as a guest on many other recordings, has been honoured with the Echo award and was nominated for the Deutsche Musikautorenpreis. He is a sought-after accompanist on the piano and has worked with artists such as Fatma Said, Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, the Leonkoro string quartet, jazz drummer Jeff Ballard and even played the piano on a track for Robbie Williams.
He is also in demand as a composer and arranger, where he draws on his rich pool of influences to create a fascinating soundscape that is both accessible and sophisticated. He has written works for a wide variety of ensembles, from solo piano to symphony orchestra, worked on commissions such as the music for the opening concert of the World Economic Forum in Davos or arrangements for the Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Oscar-winner Rachel Portman or violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
In autumn 2024, Allhoff will release his tenth album with works by J.S. Bach, which is also his first purely classical recording.
The pianist is a Steinway Artist and official ambassador for Boston Pianos, designed by Steinway & Sons.
Tim Allhoff worked with/for Artists and Partners such as: Fatma Said, Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, Eldbjørg Hemsing, Robbie Williams, LeonkoroQuartett, Rachel Portman, Nils Wülker, Niklas Liepe, Jules Buckley, Jeff Ballard, Vision String Quartet, Signum Saxophone Quartet, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Morphing Chamber Orchestra, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Filmorchester Babelsberg, Warner Classics, Sony Classical
