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LOML International Piano Festival

About the Festival

The LOML (London Overseas Musicians League) International Piano Festival is a premier event that celebrates and nurtures piano excellence, held at the prestigious Tonbridge School in the UK, an All-Steinway School renowned for its world-class facilities and commitment to musical education. This festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for pianists to hone their skills and perform on some of the finest pianos in the world, while immersed in a rich cultural and artistic environment.

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At the heart of the festival are masterclasses led by esteemed professors from the Royal Conservatories of the UK and internationally renowned pianists. Participants receive personalised coaching, allowing them to refine their technique and artistry under the guidance of some of the world’s most respected musical figures.

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A major highlight of the LOML International Piano Festival is the Alink-Argerich Foundation-recognised piano competition, which attracts talented musicians from across the globe. This prestigious competition offers a platform for pianists to showcase their abilities and gain international recognition in a highly respected setting.

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The festival also includes a series of faculty and student concerts, creating opportunities for collaboration between emerging talents and experienced artists. These concerts, held in Tonbridge School’s state-of-the-art performance spaces, provide a unique stage for participants to share their musical achievements with a wider audience.

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The festival reaches its pinnacle with the Piano Concerto Concert, where select participants perform with the illustrious London City Philharmonic. This extraordinary opportunity to play with a professional orchestra is a life-changing experience for many young pianists, providing them with the confidence and inspiration to pursue their musical dreams.

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Through its blend of high-level education, competition, and performance, the LOML International Piano Festival is not just an event—it is a transformative journey that inspires, challenges, and empowers pianists to reach their full potential on the world stage.

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LOML International Piano Festival 2025

Fri 8 Aug - Wed 13 Aug 2025

LOML International Piano Festival Faculty 2024

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Graham Scott

Piano Professor

Head of Keyboard Study

Royal Northern College of Music

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Colin Stone

Piano Professor

Royal Academy of Music

Hon Associate of Royal Academy of Music

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Julian Jacobson

Piano Professor

Royal College of Music

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

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Burkard Schliessmann

Piano Professor

Concert Pianist Steinway Artist

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Joanna MacGregor CBE

Piano Professor

Royal Academy of Music

​Dame Myra Hess Chair of Piano
Fellow of Royal Academy of Music

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Bing Bing Li

Piano Professor

Artistic Director

Royal Northern College of Music

Associate of Royal Academy of Music

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Petras Geniusas

Piano Professor

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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Concerto Performance with

London City Philharmonic

Conductor - Olsi Qinami

       

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Pascal Nemirovski

Piano Professor

Chair of International Piano

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Hon Associate of Royal Academy of Music

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Ji Liu

Piano Professor

Head of Keyboard Study

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

 

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James Brawn

Piano Professor

Steinway Artist

Alumnus of Royal Academy of Music

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