Benjamin Frith

Benjamin Frith serves as a Piano Tutor at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield, based in the Jessop Building. He maintains an active international profile as a concert pianist with extensive performances across America, Europe, and Asia alongside major orchestras including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Singapore Symphony Orchestra. His recording career spans labels such as Naxos, ASV, and Unicorn.

Frith specializes in Late Classical and Early Romantic repertoire, having developed a distinguished reputation through decades of focused performance practice. His festival appearances include the Klavier Festival Ruhr (Kulme), Kfar Blum, Savannah, and Sheffield Festivals, showcasing his expertise in historically significant piano literature.

Notable career achievements include:

• Dudley National Concerto Competition (1972)
• Mozart Memorial Prize (1978)
• NFMS Award for Young Concert Artists (1983)
• Busoni International Piano Competition (2nd place, 1986)
• Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition (1st prize, 1989)

Studying under renowned pedagogue Fanny Waterman, Frith combines performance excellence with educational contributions at the University of Sheffield. His career exemplifies the integration of professional artistry and academic instruction within classical music performance.