Farhan Malik’s extensive knowledge of historical pianists, piano literature, and the evolution of performance styles has made him a sought after lecturer, writer, teacher, and critic.  His numerous articles and discographies have appeared in the world’s leading piano journals, including International Piano Quarterly. Considered an authority on the Russian piano tradition, he has written extensively on Vladimir Sofronitsky, Sviatoslav Richter, and Alexander Scriabin, among others.  He currently serves on the board of directors of the Scriabin Society of America. 

Farhan Malik was co-producer of the critically acclaimed 3-CD set, The Complete Recordings of Emil von Sauer, and he collaborated with Philips Classics on their landmark “Great Pianists of the 20th Century” 200-CD edition.  His published surveys covering the recorded legacy of specific works have set new standards in the field of criticism. Among his current projects are a book on 19th-century piano interpretation and how it compares to the present day, a guide to piano recordings, and an encyclopedic catalogue of 78rpm piano recordings.