Iyad Sughayer, piano

Pianist Iyad Sughayer makes his debut performance at the Palace Theatre, where he will perform a solo piano recital of works by Mozart, Schubert, Sibelius and Khachaturian. This beautiful evening of wonderful classical music is one not to miss, so book your tickets early, sit back, relax and enjoy. Born in Amman, the Jordanian-Palestinian pianist, Iyad studied at Chetham’s School of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance where he won the College’s prestigious Gold Medal. He completed his International Artist Diploma at the RNCM in 2019 and in the same year became a City Music Foundation Artist. In 2021 he was made an Associate of the Royal Northern College of Music (ARNCM). Chosen as ‘One to Watch’ by International Piano Magazine, Iyad’s debut album Khachaturian Piano Works for BIS Records was described by Gramophone as “exhilarating and delivered with perfect clarity” and “an outstanding debut” by BBC Music Magazine. Iyad’s second recording for BIS with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Andrew Litton was released to critical acclaim in autumn 2022. Nominated as a 2022 ‘Rising Star’ by Classic FM, Iyad was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions in 2021. During 2024 / 2025 he has toured throughout America. Previous season highlights included a return to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, performances at the Berlin Konzerthaus, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Barber Institute Birmingham, and a series of recitals at the Leicester International Music Festival performing the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas alongside newly commissioned pieces inspired by those great works. Iyad has also performed in recital at the Bridgewater Hall & Stoller Hall in Manchester, Leeds Town Hall, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham International Piano series, Perth Concert Hall, Wigmore Hall in London, the Laeiszhalle in Hamburg, Festival Musique D’Abord in France and the Brighton, Bath and Lake District Summer Music Festivals in the UK among others. As a concerto soloist Iyad has appeared with leading orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, London Mozart Players, Manchester Camerata, European Union Chamber Orchestra, the Cairo and Amman Symphony Orchestras.