Profile Category: Course Director

International concert pianist with ‘passionate flair and sparkling clarity’ (New York Times), Sam Haywood's playing has been described as ‘dazzling and evocative’ (Washington Post).

Beatrice enjoys an international career as a solo concert pianist, performing works by Bach through to the present day. Alongside this - and composing - she loves collaborative work with chamber ensembles and The British Black Classical Foundation.

Recently hailed as "compelling, fearless and nuanced" by a Gramophone, Daniel's reputation is solidly secured as one of the UK's top international concert pianists. He speaks passionately and generously on his approach to practice, performance and lesser-known composers deserving of their share of the limelight.

Early music specialist and keyboard player, Steven is principal keyboard player for the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges. He also teaches fortepiano at the Royal Academy of Music.

Dr. Vedrana Subotic, a Steinway Artist since 2003 and award-winning Associate Professor-Lecturer of Music at the University of Utah.

Penelope Roskell is Professor of Piano at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and author of The Complete PIanist: from healthy technique to natural artistry.

Described by Martha Argerich as an outstanding young pianist’, British-Romanian pianist Florian Mitrea has a glowing performance, competition, broadcasting and recording career, including Kawai Global Artist and Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.

As well as writing for the Pianist Magazine, Graham has his own blog and YouTube channel and has recently launched an online academy for pianists and piano teachers.