Edward Rushton

Edward Rushton is a Lecturer in Lied Accompaniment at the Institute of Classical and Church Music, Hochschule Luzern (Lucerne School of Music). He holds a distinguished career spanning performance, composition, and pedagogy. His primary affiliations include roles as piano accompanist and chamber musician across Europe, collaborating with renowned artists such as Juliane Banse, Simon Wallfisch, and Valentin Johannes Gloor.

Education:

• Bachelor's studies: Chetham's School of Music (Manchester)
• University of Cambridge
• Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
• Advanced studies under Irwin Gage at Zurich

Artistic Work: Rushton specializes in art-song interpretation, particularly Swiss Romantic repertoire (e.g., Walter Courvoisier) and British composers like Geoffrey Bush. His recordings for Guild Music and MGB CDs include landmark albums such as MGB CD 6262 and 6280. As a composer, his operas—often librettos by Dagny Gioulami—have been performed in prestigious venues across Europe and the US.

Ensembles: Regular collaborations with the Harry White Trio (saxophone/cello/piano) and multiple European chamber groups.