Clare Sutherland

Clare Sutherland is a Lecturer in Piano at the Conservatoire, specializing in teaching Piano and Accompaniment on the BEd course. She maintains a dual career in education and performance, with long-term teaching roles at the Purcell School of Music, junior RSAMD, Napier University, the University of East Anglia, and Morley College in London. Her expertise spans both traditional piano instruction and historical keyboard instruments like the harpsichord.

Clare’s education includes studies at the Royal College of Music, where she trained under Bernard Roberts for piano and Ruth Dyson for harpsichord. She later received an Arts Council scholarship to deepen her harpsichord studies with Trevor Pinnock, further establishing her specialization in Baroque performance practices.

Her professional highlights feature solo performances and collaborations with leading Baroque ensembles across Europe, including prestigious venues like the Vatican, the Eiffel Tower, and cultural landmarks in Bordeaux and Kingston, Jamaica. Additionally, she has contributed as a pianist to stage productions at the National Theatre and Lyric Theatre in London, showcasing her versatility in theater and classical music.

In mentoring and professional development, Clare has examined for ABRSM, taught at Marlborough and Oxenfoord International Summer Schools, and served as a freelance teacher and repetiteur. No specific grants or scientific awards are documented in the text.