Patrik Pietschmann

Patrik Pietschmann is a German pianist, arranger, and composer specializing in cinematic piano music. Known for his piano interpretations of film scores by composers such as Hans Zimmer and John Williams, as well as epic cinematic music by artists like Thomas Bergersen, he transforms orchestral compositions into expressive solo piano arrangements. Working primarily by ear, his goal is to preserve the emotional depth and cinematic impact of the original recordings. With over 2 million YouTube subscribers and more than 700 million video views, he has built an international audience. His piano arrangement of Hans Zimmer's Interstellar alone has surpassed 100 million views. Since 2016, he has combined music and technology through custom-developed visualizations that bring his piano performances to life. Alongside his arrangements, Patrik also releases original compositions, including Identity, Decisions, and Eclipse. His sheet music is available through Musicnotes, and his piano collection Movie & TV at the Piano was published by Schott Music. YouTube: youtube.com/patrikpietschmann