Pianist & Pedagogue
ABOUT ME
"... A Prokofiev Seventh Sonata boasting perfect rhythmic quality and remarkable balance between virtuosity and musicality: good blood never lies!"
Jacques Doucelin, LE FIGARO
Pascal Nemirovski is widely regarded as one of the most highly soughtafter piano pedagogues worldwide. Many of his students have achieved top international prizes in esteemed competitions such as Leeds, Busoni, Ettlingen, YCA New York, YCAT London, BBC New Generation Artist, and have gone on to become successful recording artists represented by renowned Concert Artist Management companies like IMG, Harrison Parrott, Askonas Holt, Intermusica, among others. Notable among his accomplished students are Lise de la Salle, Louis Schwizgebel, Daniel Lebhardt, Mario Mora, Roman Kosyakov, Emanuil Ivanov, Edward Leung, and Yi Zhong. Pascal embarked on his musical journey at the Juilliard School, where he studied with Nadia Reisenberg and Adele Marcus from 1981 to 1984, supported by a full Steinway & Freundlich Fund scholarship. He later pursued further studies in Paris under the tutelage of France Clidat and Alexis Weissenberg. During this time, he began performing concerts and conducting masterclasses across Europe, the United States, and Asia. In 2004, Pascal released his debut album, "Entre Ciel et Terre," featuring works by Chopin, Prokofiev, and Scriabin. The recording received unanimous acclaim from the press, further cementing his reputation.
At the age of 28, Pascal's exceptional talent for teaching was already recognised, leading to numerous invitations to deliver lectures, masterclasses, and workshops worldwide. He has shared his expertise at prestigious institutions such as the Shanghai Conservatory and Beijing Central and China Conservatories in China, Sibelius Academy in Finland, Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris in France, Royal Irish Academy of Music in Ireland, Buchmann-Mehta School of Music and The Jerusalem Music Centre in Israel, Moscow Conservatory and Central School of Music in Russia, and Royal Academy of Music, Purcell School, and Oxford University in the UK. Moreover, he has served as a sought-after jury member in international piano competitions across the globe.
For a decade, Pascal held a teaching position at the Royal Academy of Music in London and was honoured with the title of Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (Hon ARAM). With extensive teaching experience, he also assumed responsibility for the "Piano Pedagogy" Subject Specialism for LRAM (Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music) and edited two books. During this period, he also taught at the Purcell School.
In 2016, Pascal joined the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he currently serves as the "International Chair" of Piano. In 2022, he took on the position of "Artistic Director" of the Madrid International Piano Competition, further contributing to the piano world. In 2023, Pascal embarked on the creation of IPM..Center, a comprehensive platform aimed at providing young pianists with diverse activities and a supportive community. The platform encompasses an International Academy in Vienna, an Online Competition, Salons, and a Blog, all designed to nurture and inspire young pianistic talent.
Masterclasses & International Competitions
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Bulgaria: Young Virtuosos Foundation, Sofia
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China: Shanghai Conservatory & Middle school, Beijing Central and China Conservatory & Middle school, Shenzhen Arts School and Guangzhou Conservatory & Middle school
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Finland: Sibelius Academy, Helsinki
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France: MusicAlp, Courchevel and Tignes. Colmar, International Festival, Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, Concours International de Lagny-Sur-Marne, Concours International Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Saint-Priest, Lyon)
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Germany: Edwin Fisher Summer Academy, Potsdam
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Ireland: Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin
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Italy: MusicFestPerugia, Perugia. Conservatorio Claudio Monteverdi, Bolzano. Bergamo International Music Festival. Academia Internationale di Musica e Arte, Rome
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Israel: Buchmann-Mehta School of music, Tel-Aviv and The Jerusalem Music Centre, PianoFest Arad
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Lithuania: Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Vilnius
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Philippines: University of Santo Tomas. University of the Philippines
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Russia: Moscow Conservatory and Central School of Music attached to the Conservatory
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Spain: Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid, Valencia International Performance Academy and Festival, Campillos International Piano Competition, Talent Music Summer Courses & Festival, Musical Arts Madrid, Madrid International Piano Competition
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Taiwan: International Taipei Maestro Piano Festival, National Taiwan Normal University
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South Korea: Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition for young musicians, Seoul
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UK: Royal Academy of Music, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Royal College of Music, Oxford University, Chetham’s International Summer School and Festival for Pianists, Manchester, Cadenza, Purcell School.
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USA: Young Concert Artists, New York. Manhattan International Music Competition. San José International Piano Competition. Piano Texas International Festival & Academy
Conservatoires
2015-Now
2006-2017
2011-2017
ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE
International Chair in Piano
Artistic Director of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire International Piano Festival
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC LONDON
Piano Professor
Responsible for the Subject Specialism "Piano Pedagogy" for LRAM (Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music)
HonARAM (Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music)
PURCELL SCHOOL
Piano Professor
Specialist Music School for Young gifted musician