Thérèse Fahy

Thérèse Fahy is a Professor of Piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), specializing in French classical music and contemporary Irish compositions. Her career spans acclaimed performances in Europe, the US, and beyond, with a focus on works by Debussy and Messiaen. She has premiered major pieces like Reveil des Oiseaux and Visions de l'Amen, earning critical praise for her technical mastery. Her research includes projects such as the Handprint collection (2014), featuring piano works for small hands by Irish composers, and the Ireland’s Tombeau to Debussy festival (2018).

• Education: Trinity College Dublin, Fulbright Scholar, French Government Scholar

Her interests bridge historical performance (e.g., Debussy’s complete solo piano works) and contemporary commissioning, with documentaries like The Snow is Dancing (RTÉ Lyric FM). Awards include two major grants from the Arts Council for innovative music projects.

• Notable Mentions: Jury roles at Dublin International Piano Competition, Baltic International Piano Competition, and others.

Her students have excelled in top competitions worldwide (Shanghai, Beethoven, César Franck), reflecting her influential pedagogical approach.