Johan Schmidt

Johan Schmidt is a renowned Belgian pianist and Professor at the Royal Brussels Conservatory (Belgium) and Senzoku University in Tokyo. He is celebrated for his virtuosity and sensitivity in solo and chamber music performances, with a career spanning prestigious venues like the Gasteig in Munich, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Rachmaninov Theater in Moscow.

• Professor at Royal Brussels Conservatory and Senzoku University
• Chamber music collaborations with Augustin Dumay, Malher Piano Quartet, and American String Quartet
• Extensive international concert tours and recordings with labels like EMI, Fontec, and Azur Classical

His research and teaching focus on piano pedagogy, classical repertoire interpretation, and interdisciplinary music education, with interests in Franz Liszt, Russian composers, and Beethoven. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Rotary Club’s Leonardo da Vinci Prize and top placements in global competitions.

Scientific Awards:

• Leonardo da Vinci Prize for young Europeans from Rotary Club
• Public Prize, Queen Elizabeth Competition
• 1st Prize, Maria Callas Contest
• 1st Prize, Japan Competition
• 3rd Prize, Tchaikovsky Competition
• 4th Prize, Van Cliburn Piano Contest

As an educator, he regularly conducts masterclasses in Europe, China, and Japan. His recordings include works by Poulenc with Jun Kanno and upcoming projects tied to his 2018 China Tour. He continues to perform actively, with recent and upcoming concerts in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, China, Japan, and Bulgaria, including a 2024 CD launch event.