Simon Watterton

Simon Watterton is a Visiting Professor of Piano at Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of Limerick. A renowned English pianist specializing in Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann, he performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician globally, with notable appearances at venues like London's Cadogan Hall and broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. His pedagogical work includes teaching at Royal Holloway and leading chamber music courses in Italy. As a scholar, he curated a Dover Publishing edition of Frank Bridge's piano works (2014).

• Education: Royal College of Music (Yonty Solomon), Purcell School of Music (Patsy Toh)
• Key Performances: Beethoven sonata cycles, Wigmore Hall appearances, Banff Centre collaborations
• Awards: Hopkinson Silver Medal, Marmaduke Barton Piano Prize

His research interests bridge performance practice and musicology, with focus on classical/romantic repertoire. Upcoming projects include an 8-recital Beethoven sonata traversal at Riverhouse Barn (2020).