"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."
THE SEATTLE TIMES
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

June 13, 2025
@
7:00 pm
Bratislava, Slovakia @ Reduta
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Slovak Philharmonic
Conductor
Daniel Raiskin
Venue
Reduta
Repertoire
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.1
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June 22, 2025
@
5:00 pm
Bogotá, Colombia @ National Arts Center
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
National Orchestra of Colombia
Conductor
Yeruham Scharovsky
Venue
National Arts Center
Repertoire
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3
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June 29, 2025
@
7:30 pm
Bellingham, U.S. @ Bellingham Festival
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Bellingham Music Festival Orchestra
Conductor
Marcelo Lehninger
Venue
Western Washington University Performing Arts Center
Repertoire
Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
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Latest News

June 12, 2025
Simon Trpčeski on Cultural Diplomacy Through Music

Renowned Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski will perform at Bratislava's Reduta on June 12 and 13, accompanied by the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Daniel Raiskin. In an interview with MusicPress.sk, Simon discusses his heritage and relationship with Macedonian music, his experiences from a recent concert in Chile, the importance of cultural diplomacy, and what attracted him to Slovak culture, in which he sees many influences and historical impact.

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