Iwan Llewelyn Jones

Dr Iwan Llewelyn Jones is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Performance at Bangor University’s School of Arts, Culture and Language. A renowned pianist and scholar, he holds a PhD in performance and musicology from Cardiff University and is a Steinway Artist. His career spans prestigious performances at venues like London’s Wigmore Hall, Sydney Opera House, and international tours across China, France, Italy, and Canada.

Education:

• PhD in Performance and Musicology, Cardiff University (2016)
• MA Advanced Performer’s Diploma, Royal College of Music (1984)
• BA Music, University of Oxford (1981)
• LRAM, Royal Academy of Music (1977)

Research Interests: His work focuses on piano music history, 19th/20th-century French music, chamber music, pianistic pedagogy, and performance studies. He frequently lectures and performs internationally, blending scholarly expertise with artistic practice.

Awards and Honours:

• Sir Geraint Evans Award (2005)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
• Admitted to the Gorsedd of the National Eisteddfod of Wales (1999)

Teaching and Performance: He teaches solo and ensemble performance modules, supervises postgraduate projects, and leads workshops. Notable recordings include transcriptions of Welsh songs and arrangements of Chopin’s Piano Concerto. He regularly appears on BBC and S4C broadcasts.