Iulian Arcadi Trofin

Years

When I grew up in RO  it was impossible to dream of a future where I could be free to travel, to explore and have experience in the world.

I did  finished  University, attended competitions  and begin my career as a pianist in my home country.

It was my luck to  win a competition and then  was  invited for a collaboration in Italy. I subsequently spend many wonderful years  living there. 

My dreams now has become a reality being able to be part of projects that help talented young Ro pianists.

The collaboration with the JSF over more then 10years is the best way to bring into reality our ideas.

 Norman Beedie

Years

One of the last students of the legendary Nadia Boulanger and described by her as “…a real artist, a real musician…”, Norman Beedie has since developed a career as an holistic musician, encompassing the disciplines of Pianist, Conductor, Vocal Coach, Choral Conductor and Music Educator.

He teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where he has introduced and developed courses in Improvisation and is very happy to support the Foundation’s endeavours in the advancement of Music and in the training of young musicians. 

William Fong

Years

William’s international career was launched in 1984 when he won the first prize, gold medal and Rosa Sabater prize at the Concurso Internacional de Piano in Jaén, Spain. His concerto début at St. John's Smith Square with the Philharmonia Orchestra followed soon after.  He subsequently added successes in the Busoni, Cleveland, Iturbi, and Scottish International Competitions. 

A distinguished teacher, William is in demand for master classes and adjudication in the UK and overseas. He is a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music and Head of Keyboard at the Purcell School for Young Musicians - one of Europe's leading specialist schools for talented young musicians. 

Graeme McNaught

 2017 - 2018 - 2019

Grew up in Motherwell. He trained first at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and then with Alfons Kontarsky, Hans Leygraf and Maria Curcio in Munich, Salzburg and London respectively. In 1986 he was the unanimous winner of the first Scottish Piano Competition and third prize winner in the Casgrande International Piano Competition in Italy. He has performed throughout Britain, Central Europe and in the Far East as a soloist and in ensemble with a wide range of artists including Ruggiero Ricci, Lynn Harrell, Sheila Armstrong, Christine Cairns, Jane Irwin and Willard White.

He has performed throughout Britain, Central Europe and in the Far East as a soloist and in ensemble with a wide range of artists including Ruggiero Ricci, Lynn Harrell, Sheila Armstrong, Christine Cairns, Jane Irwin and Willard White.

AAron Shorr

2019 Piano Intensive

petras genuisas

2018 - 2019