Sergio Tiempo is an Argentine pianist, born in Caracas on February 24, 1972. The son and grandson of pianists, he made his first appearance on Argentine television at the age of four. At eight, he was recognized as the most talented participant at a young performers’ festival in London.
Tiempo later studied with several teachers in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium, including Maria Curcio, Pierre Sancan, and Nelson Freire. Martha Argerich had the greatest influence on him, and her support contributed substantially to the early success of his international career.
In 2000, Tiempo performed in Russia with Vladimir Spivakov’s Moscow Virtuosi, playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. He also frequently performs in a duo with his sister, pianist Karin Lechner.
His recordings of Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit and Chopin’s preludes received particular acclaim. He recorded an album of works by Felix Mendelssohn with cellist Mischa Maisky.