About
Emiko J Edwards is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music, Theatre and Film at Saint Joseph’s University and heads the piano department at Luzerne Music Center’s Junior Session. An acclaimed pianist specializing in modern and standard repertoire, she has performed globally at venues like Weill Recital Hall and Milton Court Concert Hall, with international acclaim for her interpretations of Henryk Gorecki and Richard Rodney Bennett. Her career highlights include the Philadelphia premiere of Joan Tower’s Piano Concerto and a Lincoln Center debut.
- Education: Bachelor of Music (Juilliard School), Master of Performance (Guildhall School of Music and Drama), Artist Diploma (Guildhall), Doctorate of Musical Arts (Temple University)
Edwards champions American and contemporary piano music, collaborating with orchestras such as Guildhall Brass Ensemble and Temple University Symphony. She has received numerous awards and grants, including Linklaters and Banff Centre scholarships, and is featured in PBS documentaries On a Personal Note and Piano Forte: The Julia Crane International Piano Competition. Her pedagogy includes masterclasses with artists like Steven Kovacevich and Jerome Lowenthal.
Her scientific awards include first prizes at prestigious competitions like the International Young Artist Competition and Bachauer Scholarship Competition. Edwards actively contributes to education via the classical music podcast Orchestrating Your Career, discussing artistic purpose and performance.
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