Kristian Bezuidenhout is a versatile performer who is equally at home on fortepiano, harpsichord and modern piano and is fast earning a reputation as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. As a recitalist and chamber musician, Bezuidenhout has appeared in countries as far afield as Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, England, South Africa, Ireland and the USA. Some notable collaborations have included recitals with Paul O'Dette, Malcom Bilson, Dteven Doane, Bonita Boyd and Daniel Hope, as well as performances with Salzburger Hofmusik, The Publick Musick, Ensemble Campanile and Le Nuove Musiche. In August 2001, Kristian was awarded First Prize and the Audience Prize in the 38th Festival of Flanders International Fortepiano Competition — a double honor — this being only the third time the prize has been awarded in the history of the competition. Other competition successes include first prize in the Chautauqua Piano Competition (1996), Australasian Youth Piano Concerto Competition (1997) and the Eastman School of Music Concerto Competition (2000). Bezuidenhout was also the recipient of Eastman's prestigious Performer's Certificate in 2000.

Kristian Bezuidenhout makes his Handel and Haydn Society debut in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 on March 26 and 28.

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