Electronic Press Kit
Ralph's repertoire is reflected in eight solo piano CDs and one vinyl, all featuring his original compositions. He holds the exclusive rights to all the works on these albums.
His compositions, crossing various musical genres, maintain the intuitive feeling of improvised music. Rich with unexpected yet subtle changes in rhythm and nuance, the music invites listeners on a journey into their own inner landscapes, with some compositions lasting between 10-20 minutes, allowing for a deeper, more immersive experience.
Minimalist Classical, Contemporary Classical, Neoclassical, Ambient/Cinematic Piano
Ralph’s music has received international critical acclaim, with his album Reflections winning Best Album of the Year (across all categories) and Best Contemporary & Modern Album (2014), and Reverence being awarded Best Contemporary & Modern Album of the Year (2024) at SoloPiano.com.
Five of Ralph's albums have been featured in the classical music section of British Airways' in-flight program. Additionally, his albums have been part of the music programs of other airlines, including KLM, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, and Iberia, among others.
Ralph has composed original sound tracks and licensed his own music for international film, TV and multimedia productions.
For more than twenty years Ralph has performed solo piano concerts in Europe and the United States, playing his own repertoire.
• International Piano Festival October 2012, Aranda de Duero, with Chad Lawson, Peter Kater, Dorantes etc.
• Prayer In The Night Tour, September-October 2013, Catalonia, Spain, in collaboration with YAMAHA Music Europe.
• Jazz and Classical Studio Live Sessions at Little Big Beat Studios, August 2020, Liechtenstein. A recording of his performance was released on vinyl in November 2023.
Ralph speaks fluent English, German, Spanish and French
Tony Palmer - British film, theatre and opera director:
"Ralph's compositions have given me enormous pleasure over the years - unpredictable, witty, elegant and often profoundly moving. His piano playing alone merits a wide and appreciative audience; coupled with his own music, it is exemplary. More please!"
YAMAHA Music Europe:
"Zurmühle explores the sonority of the piano masterfully and reaches a technical and artistic dimension only achievable by the finest contemporary piano works."
Stephen Hill - Producer of Hearts of Space Radio:
"Twenty five years after the glory days of the solo piano genre sparked by artists like Keith Jarrett and George Winston, the solo piano album remains an elusive undertaking: very easy to do - very hard to do well. Swiss pianist Ralph Zurmühle is one of those rare artists, who does it sublimely well, with great sensitivity to touch, melody, and ambience. Listen and you will find yourself in the hands of a master."
Artist Page
Church Tour
Review CD Reflections
Review CD As Time Passes
