Maggie Cole

Maggie Cole is a Professor of Fortepiano at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and teaches Early Keyboards at Dartington International Summer School. Specializing in historical performance practices, she focuses on Baroque and Classical repertoires using period instruments. Her work spans solo performances, chamber collaborations, and recordings on labels such as Virgin Classics, Chandos, and Naxos.

She has performed internationally with renowned artists like Michael Chance (counter tenor), Steven Isserlis (cello), and Kati Debretzeni (violin) in groups such as Trio Goya and the Nash Ensemble. Notable recordings include Bach's Goldberg Variations, Haydn Trios with Trio Goya, and Schubert's violin-fortepiano sonatas with Jaqueline Ross.

Her educational outreach includes The Sarasa Chamber Ensemble's programs integrating music, improvisation, and poetry into youth offender facilities. Collaborations also include the Britten Sinfonia and the Cambridge-based Sarasa Chamber Ensemble.