Marta Erdei

Dr. Marta Erdei DMA (Indiana) is a Lecturer in Piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) since 2001. She holds an Artist Diploma (Indiana, 1997) and PhD in Piano Performance (Indiana, 2003). Her career spans solo and chamber music performances across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specializing in contemporary Hungarian music, she premiered works by composers like György Orbán and János Vajda. She co-founded the ExStasis Trio, blending classical and contemporary genres with theatrical elements.

• Education: Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest), Indiana University
• Key Roles: Accompanist for János Starker/Franco Gulli, Member of Vox 21/Crash Ensemble

Research focuses on Hungarian composers' piano works. Her 2019 recording of Orbán's Aulos received critical acclaim. She collaborates with Editio Musica Budapest on publications.

Teaching roles include Capital University (1991-2007), International Kodály Seminar, and masterclasses in Taiwan. Students excel in Irish competitions (ESB Feis Ceoil, RIAM Pianofest).