"The best thing to come out of Macedonia since Alexander the Great is pianist Simon Trpčeski... the pianist is pretty good at conquering audiences as well as scores, not only with his playing but also with an engaging manner that connects with his listeners."
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Per Aspera Ad Astra — My art is dedicated to all those who aspire — Симон Трпчески

Biography

Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski has established himself as one of the most remarkable musicians on the global stage, performing with over 100 orchestras on four continents, with leading conductors and at the most prestigious venues. Mr. Trpčeski is recognized for his powerful virtuosity and deeply expressive approach, as well as his charismatic ability to connect with diverse audiences worldwide and his commitment to strengthening Macedonia’s cultural heritage.

Mr. Trpčeski has collaborated with a long list of prominent conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, Gianandrea Noseda, Charles Dutoit, Antonio Pappano, Michael Tilson Thomas, Cristian Măcelaru, and Vasily Petrenko.  As an experienced pianist, he is also a popular collaborator among the next generation of high-profile conductors, including Jakub Hruša, Gabriel Bebeșelea, Dalia Stasevska, Elim Chan, Alpesh Chauhan, and Dima Slobodeniuk.

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Upcoming Performances

September 13, 2025
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5:00 pm
Seattle — Opening Night Gala @ Seattle Symphony & Xian Zhang
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Seattle Symphony
Conductor
Xian Zhang
Venue
Benaroya Hall
Repertoire
Grieg Piano Concerto
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September 16, 2025
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8:00 pm
Bucharest — Enescu Festival with Romanian National Youth Symphony & Christian Reif
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Romanian National Youth Symphony
Conductor
Christian Reif
Venue
Sala Palatului
Repertoire
Grieg Piano Concerto
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September 22, 2025
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1:00 pm
London — Recital @ Wigmore Hall
Type
Recital
Orchestra
Conductor
Venue
Wigmore Hall
Repertoire
TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons Op. 37a October, Dumka Op.59 RAVEL Valses nobles et sentimentales TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (arranged by Mikhail Pletnev)
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Latest News

September 7, 2025
Simon Trpčeski Opens the Season for Prague Philharmonia and Emmanuel Villaume with Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.5

The highlight of the evening was Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.5 performed by Simon Trpčeski, one of the most interesting contemporary pianists. He chose the Petrof 275 concert grand piano for his performance in the Rudolfinum, and wonderfully leveraged the unique color properties of the instrument. Trpčeski is known for his ability to quickly establish a warm rapport with the audience, which he demonstrated in the Rudolfinum. The audience showed their appreciation for the soloist and the orchestra with thunderous applause. For one of his encores, he performed the 3rd movement from Prokofiev' Sonata No. 7 — the performance was so electrifying that it lifted the audience from their seats.

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