Dorian Leljak

Dorian Leljak is a Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music (RCM) and holds prominent roles in international music organizations, including Artistic Director of the International Isidor Bajic Piano Competition, President of the World Piano Teachers Association (WPTA), and Executive Director of Panopticum Musicum and Musica Ricercata International Music Schools. He has taught at the Yale School of Music and the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad.

• Education:
• BMus (summa cum laude), MA, MMus, MMA, DMA (Yale University)
• Graduated under Professor Arbo Valdma at University of Novi Sad
• Doctoral studies under Professor Boris Berman at Yale University

His research interests focus on advanced piano pedagogy, chamber music collaboration, and the role of competitions in nurturing young talent. He has judged at major events like the Cleveland International Piano Competition and the Rome International Piano Competition.

• Awards:
• Rachmaninov Competition (2002)
• Novi Sad Piano Competition (2000)
• Multiple Yale University prizes (2000s)

As a performer, he has collaborated with cellist Istvan Varga and pianist Ninoslav Zivkovic, debuting at Carnegie Hall and Boston Philharmonia Hall in 2002. His extensive masterclass and lecture engagements worldwide highlight his commitment to music education.

He oversees prestigious institutions like the WPTA International Piano Competition and serves as Honorary President of the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) – Voyvodina.