Walter Witt is a classical pianist, composer, and educator based in Paris. A lifelong student of the works of Chopin, Walter captivates audiences with his innate musicianship and dynamic presence at the piano. Together with his advocacy for classical music and its educational importance, these talents make him one of the most compelling figures in classical music today.  Walter began studying piano at the age of 5 with Mae Gilbert Reese, a student of Nadia Boulanger and the legendary pianist Alfred Cortot in Paris.  At age 12, Walter debuted with the Westchester-Marina del Rey symphony (today the Culver City Symphony), performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor. He was the first prize winner in the California Music Teachers Association piano competition, which led to masterclasses with renowned pianist Menachem Pressler, founder of the Beaux Arts Trio.