Benjamin Grosvenor

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Benjamin Grosvenor is a distinguished British classical pianist, celebrated for his electrifying performances, poetic interpretations, and exceptional technical command. Born on July 8, 1992, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, he began piano lessons at age five with his mother, a piano teacher, and later studied under Hilary Coates and Christopher Elton. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2012, receiving the Queen’s Award for Excellence .The Cross-Eyed Pianist+2Bechstein+2Wikipedia+2Interlude+2Classical Music+2Wikipedia+2

Early Recognition and Career Milestones

Grosvenor gained national attention at age 11 by winning the keyboard section of the 2004 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. This achievement propelled him into a prominent international career. In 2011, at 19, he became the youngest-ever soloist to perform on the opening night of the BBC Proms, playing Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 .The Princetonian+4Wikipedia+4Interlude+4LMMC+1Wikipedia+1

Performances and Collaborations

Grosvenor has performed with leading orchestras worldwide, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic. He has collaborated with esteemed conductors such as Riccardo Chailly, Marin Alsop, and Kazuki Yamada .Wikipediabenjamin-grosvenor-1

His recital appearances span prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Barbican Centre. In the 2024/2025 season, he is scheduled to debut with the NHK Symphony Orchestra and Bamberger Symphoniker and return to orchestras in Boston, Montreal, and Bern. He will also perform recitals in Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, and London .benjamin-grosvenor-1+1BSO+1

Recordings and Awards

In 2011, Grosvenor signed with Decca Classics, becoming the youngest British musician to do so and the first British pianist on the label in nearly 60 years . His discography includes:Wikipedia+5UChicago Presents+5benjamin-grosvenor-1+5

• Chopin, Liszt & Ravel (2011)

• Rhapsody in Blue (2012)

• Dances (2014)

• Homages (2016)

• Chopin Piano Concertos (2020)

• Liszt (2021)

• Schumann and Brahms (2023)

His recordings have earned numerous accolades, including Gramophone Awards and Diapason d'Or de l'année.UChicago Presents+2Wikipedia+2benjamin-grosvenor-1+2

Artistic Style

Grosvenor is renowned for his distinctive sound, described as “poetic and gently ironic, brilliant yet clear-minded, intelligent but not without humour, all translated through a beautifully clear and singing touch” . His performances are noted for their lyrical expressiveness and nuanced interpretations.The Cross-Eyed PianistBechstein

Chamber Music and Recent Projects

Beyond solo performances, Grosvenor is an avid chamber musician, collaborating with artists like violinist Hyeyoon Park, violist Timothy Ridout, and cellist Kian Soltani. In 2024, he premiered Brett Dean’s Hommage à Liszt in Lucerne, Chicago, and London .UChicago Presents+1benjamin-grosvenor-1+1benjamin-grosvenor-1

For more information on his upcoming performances and recordings, visit his official website: