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Adrian Herpe
Adrian Herpe (1)
Adrian Herpe (2)
Adrian Herpe (3)

Adrian Herpe, born to a French father and a Ukrainian mother, draws from both cultures to enrich his pianistic artistry. After beginning his studies in Ukraine, he quickly distinguished himself in international competitions such as the Crescendo International Music Competition in Geneva and the Chatou Piano Competition. His training led him to the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he studied with Johan Schmidt and Yoko Kikuchi, and worked with masters such as Rena Shereshevskaya, Dmitry Alexeev, Elisabeth Leonskaya, and Robert Levin. Deeply committed to his country of origin, Adrian has performed numerous benefit recitals in support of Ukraine. He is currently refining his skills in Vienna under the guidance of Anna Malikova. A Yamaha and Safran Foundation scholar, Adrian is pursuing a promising international career, with a notable appearance winning 3rd Prize at the Bösendorfer Piano Competition at the Musikverein Vienna.

Programme

1st round

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
     I. Vivace ma non troppo – Adagio espressivo
     II. Prestissimo
     III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo

Gabriel Fauré
Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 63

Igor Stravinsky, arr. Guido Agosti
The Firebird Suite
     I. Infernal dance of King Kashchei 
     II. Berceuse
     III. Finale

2nd round

Johannes Brahms
Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann in F-sharp minor, Op. 9

Sergei Prokofiev
Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84
     I. Andante dolce – Allegro moderato
     II. Andante sognando 
     III. Vivace

Valentin Silvestrov
Postludium, Op. 5

3rd round

Sergei Prokofiev
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
     I. Andantino – Allegretto 
     II. Scherzo: Vivace 
     III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato 
     IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso

Awards received

  • Medal of Highest Honor, Maria Canals International Piano Competition, Barcelona, Spain, 2025
  • Diploma, Montreal International Musical Competition, Montréal, Canada, 2024
  • 3rd Prize, Bösendorfer Piano Competition, Vienna, Austria, 2024
  • 1st Prize, Brueghel Piano Competition, Brussels, Belgium, 2023
  • 2nd Prize, Euregio Piano Award, Geilenkirchen, Germany, 2022
  • 6th Prize, International Piano Competition Town of Gagny, Gagny, Paris, France, 2019
  • 1st Prize, Nice Côte d'Azur International Piano Competition, Nice, France, 2017