Graham Scott

Graham Scott is a renowned concert pianist and academic leader at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He has performed globally as a soloist with orchestras like the London Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, collaborating with conductors such as Marin Alsop and Alexander Lazarev. Since 2007, he has served as Head of Keyboard Studies and Artistic Director of the RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition, mentoring students who have won prestigious competitions including the Harbin International Piano Competition.

• Education: Studied under Professor Ryszard Bakst at Chetham's School of Music and RNCM
• Notable Roles: Artistic Director of RNCM piano festivals, jury member for international competitions (Horowitz, Gilels, etc.)

Performance Highlights: Solo recitals at Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Suntory Hall, and broadcasts on BBC Radio and NPR. His discography includes works by Scriabin, Gershwin, and a live Los Angeles recital CD. He was honored as an FRNCM and received an honorary fellowship from RNCM in 2023.

Awards:

• Stefania Niekrasz Prize (awarded every 5 years for Chopin excellence)
• YCA and YCAT audition victories
• Multiple international competition wins