Edward Cohen

Edward Cohen is a versatile pianist and academic at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), holding multiple roles including School of Music Manager, Lecturer in Accompaniment, and MMus Piano for Dance Coordinator. He is also Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish International Piano Competition and teaches at the University of Glasgow. His career spans performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborator with renowned orchestras and conductors such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Edinburgh Festival Chorus, and artists like Nicola Benedetti.

Education:

• Royal College of Music (London), age 10
• Royal Academy of Music (First-class, prize-winning graduate)
• Indiana University
• Lucerne Festival Academy
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2 MMus degrees with Distinction)

Research/Performance Focus: Edward specializes in classical piano performance, chamber music, and collaborative accompaniment. His work emphasizes underrepresented composers and cross-disciplinary projects, such as the Saanjh ensemble’s award-winning tour. He frequently performs with groups like the Artisan Trio and Daniel’s Beard, blending traditional and contemporary repertoires.

Awards:

• Won Chamber Music Scotland’s Underrepresented Composers Tour
• Recipient of the Governors’ Recital Prize at RCS
• Top awards in solo and chamber music performance

Grants & Advising: Edward’s roles include coordinating the MMus Piano for Dance program and mentoring students at RCS and the University of Glasgow. His professional leadership at the Scottish International Piano Competition integrates his artistic and administrative expertise.

Lab/Teams: Collaborates with ensembles such as Saanjh, Artisan Trio, and the RSNO Chamber Series, emphasizing ensemble performance and educational outreach.