Fali Pavri

Professor Fali Pavri is a distinguished pianist and educator serving as Head of Keyboard and Professor of Piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. A globally recognized soloist and chamber musician, he collaborates with renowned artists and ensembles worldwide. His career spans prestigious performances with orchestras like the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and recordings acclaimed by the International Record Review.

• Education:
  • Graduated with distinction from the Moscow Conservatory under Victor Merzhanov.
  • Postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music, London, with Christopher Elton.
• Research Interests: Championing contemporary music through world premieres, including works by Vera Stanojevic, Giles Swayne, and Anthony Bolton. Specializes in collaborative piano and pedagogy, emphasizing technical precision and artistic interpretation.

Recipient of the IRR Outstanding award for his recording of Volkmar Andreae’s works. Active in education, he leads masterclasses in over 15 countries and has judged major competitions like the Van Cliburn Amateur and Maltafest. His discography includes acclaimed albums with the Guild and Delphian labels, featuring collaborations with cellists Wolfgang Schmidt and Robert Irvine.

Notable performances include the world premiere of Vera Stanojevic’s piano concerto with the Ohio State University Wind Orchestra (2018) and Shostakovich works with violinist Ilya Gringolts (BBC Radio 3). His teaching legacy includes mentoring prize-winning students across international competitions.