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Joan Havill is a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, holding the titles of Senior Professor (Keyboard) and Piano (Junior Guildhall). She is renowned globally for her expertise in piano performance and pedagogy. Her career spans over decades of concert performances and teaching, with notable students winning major international competitions.
Education: Born in New Zealand, Havill studied at the Royal College of Music in London under Cyril Smith, winning prestigious prizes. Further studies included scholarships with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and Hungarian pianists Ilona Kabos and Louis Kentner.
Research & Performance: Specializes in classical piano repertoire and pedagogy. Her performances include concerto collaborations with orchestras like the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Wigmore Hall recitals. She has recorded for Vox and BBC Radio 3.
Awards & Titles: Appointed Fellow of Guildhall School (1986) and granted Senior Professor of Piano (1996).
Teaching & Influence: Has mentored students who achieved success in competitions such as the Chopin Competition (Warsaw), Maria Canals, and Busoni. Regularly conducts masterclasses worldwide and serves as an adjudicator.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Piano Department at Guildhall School, shaping its curriculum and fostering young talent through rigorous training and performance opportunities.
