Philippe Riga

Philippe Riga is a pianist, harpsichordist, and fortepianist currently serving as a professor of accompanying piano at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and as a coach pianist for the vocal section at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth under José Van Dam's direction.

His educational background includes:

• Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
• Diploma from Lemmens Luca Institute, Leuven
• Studies with Jos Van Immerseel, Christophe Rousset, and Helmut Deutsch

Riga specializes in classical and early music performance with deep expertise in vocal accompaniment and opera coaching. His artistic practice bridges historical performance practice (harpsichord/fortepiano) and contemporary vocal collaboration, demonstrated through decades of work with leading international festivals and institutions.

His recognition includes:

• Royaumont Foundation Laureate

As official accompanist for the Queen Elisabeth Competition since 2011 and collaborator with artists like José Van Dam and Hélène Guilmette, Riga shapes emerging vocal talent through performance mentorship rather than formal doctoral supervision.