Florian Mitrea

Florian Mitrea is a Romanian/British pianist and Teaching Professor at the Piano Department of the Royal Academy of Music (London). He holds First Class Honours and the DipRAM Distinction from the Royal Academy, where he studied under Diana Ketler after training in Bucharest with Flavia Moldovan and Gabriela Enasescu. His career spans international performances, masterclasses, and festival leadership.

Education:

• Bucharest: George Enescu Music College (under Flavia Moldovan and Gabriela Enasescu)
• Royal Academy of Music, London: MMus under Diana Ketler

Research & Performance: Specializes in classical piano performance, pedagogy, and artistic interpretation. His work emphasizes chamber music and competition participation, reflected in his extensive award record.

Awards:

• 2018 Royal Overseas League Piano Competition Winner
• Double Laureate (Scottish, Saint Priest, Hamamatsu, ARD Munich)
• Harbin, James Mottram, and Verona Competition Prizes
• 2017–19 Philip & Dorothy Green Young Artist Award

Teaching & Outreach: Leads masterclasses in Tokyo/Bucharest and founded the Hoinar Festival for piano students. Continues studies at the Imola Piano Academy under Boris Petrushansky.