Philippe Cassard

Philippe Cassard is an International Visiting Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has established a global reputation as a concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician since his 1985 Paris recital with Christa Ludwig. His career highlights include finalist status at the Clara Haskil Competition (1985), First Prize at the Dublin International Piano Competition (1988), and critical acclaim for his complete Debussy piano works cycle.

• Debussy recordings awarded Grand Prix du Disque Français (1994)
• Gramophone Editor’s Choice and FM Magazine Best Buy (2005)
• Artistic Director of Nuits Romantiques du Lac du Bourget Festival (1999–2008)
• Prix SCAM for France Musique Radio programmes (2007)

His research interests focus on piano interpretation, historical performance practices, and interdisciplinary connections between music and cinema. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Natalie Dessay, Angelika Kirchschlager, and multiple international string quartets.