Norma Fisher

Norma Fisher is a Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music (RCM). Born in London to Russian-Polish parents, she gained early acclaim through BBC performances and international competitions. She is renowned for her versatility in solo and chamber music performance, teaching, and adjudication at major piano competitions. Fisher studied with Sidney Harrison, Gina Bachauer, Ilona Kabos, and Jacques Fevrier, and her reissued BBC recordings (2018-2019) received critical acclaim. She also serves as Artistic Director of London Master Classes, celebrating 30 years of global educational programs.

• Education: Guildhall School of Music (with Sidney Harrison), studies under Gina Bachauer, Ilona Kabos, and Jacques Fevrier.
• Research Interests: Focus on interpretive piano techniques, historical performance practices, and pedagogical approaches to music education. Her teaching emphasizes nurturing young talent through masterclasses and mentorship.

Awards & Recognition: Top prize at the Busoni International Piano Competition, shared Harriet Cohen Award with Vladimir Ashkenazy (1963), and multiple Gramophone Magazine accolades for reissued recordings.

Advising & Grants: Has mentored numerous international concert pianists (names unspecified). Leads London Master Classes, a prestigious platform connecting students with top performers/teachers in London.

Labs/Teams: Artistic Director of London Master Classes, fostering global talent through intensive training programs.