Maria Marchant (piano)

A passionate advocate of British Music, Maria'a concert is sponsored by the John Ireland Trust.

Maria was awarded First Prize and Gold medal in the International Hindemith Competition while still studying for her BMus at the Royal College of Music where she was awarded many other honours.

Maria made her debut at the Wigmore Hall and at the Southbank in 2010 to critical acclaim. She has since played at many venues around the UK and in Berlin.

She is playing a programme called 'The Poetic Piano', exploring the influence of poetry on the piano repertoire.

"Maria marchant's recital ... was a memorable occasion. She is a musician of great sensitivity - but as in the Liszt Ballade in B minor, capable of much power and passion. Perhaps most of all she has the gift of sharing her enjoyment of music making with her audience."