Biography

Since having his Carnegie Hall debut at the early age of 19, David Schofield has had numerous engagements across the United Kingdom, Europe, Ukraine, United States of America and Canada. Known for his fresh and colourful interpretations of the piano repertoire, partnered with his unrivaled youthful energy and personality, David has been described as the British version of Lang Lang and maintains a busy performance schedule internationally. His unique approach to the piano has reached a diverse range of people from the best concert pianists in the world, to well known TV personalities/actors including stars from popular TV soaps, Coronation Street and Neighbours right through to presenters including Myleen Klass.

David began playing the piano in his hometown of Manchester at the age of five. Aged nine, he started his studies at Chethams School of Music. In 2006, David finished his ninth year at Chethams and, along with being the recipient of the Piano Prize, was offered a place and generous scholarship from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. There, he studied with British Pianist Graham Scott and Solomon Mikowsky (Manhattan School of Music.) He is now based in the U.K. and has returned to studies with renowned teacher, Simon Bottomley.

David has had many successes as a pianist, by the time he reached 18, he had already received over forty first prizes in competitions across the UK: Aged 12 he was introduced to the International scene. He travelled to Kiev, Ukraine to participate in the 4th International Piano Competition in memory of Vladimir Horowitz. There he was awarded a special prize for the student who showed outstanding promise. Since then, he has won numerous prizes in competitions across the U.K, Europe, the U.S.A and Canada. More recent competition successes include: 1st Prizes in the Junior Chopin Competition in memory of Ryszard Bakst (2006) the Hershey Felder Piano Competition, where he was also awarded the audience prize (2007) the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition (2007) The CCPA concerto Competition (2008) and was announced finalist of the finalist of “Les Rencontres Internationales des Jeunes Pianistes”. (2008)

David has had appearances across the U.K., Europe, USA and Canada and has also appeared with members of the Halle Orchestra, Chethams Orchestra and Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra.

In 2003, David appeared at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester where he showed his versatility as a musician in a performance of 'Sparky's Magic Piano'. This was part of the Piano Festival 2003, which was organized by British Pianist Katherine Scott.

He has done many master classes and had his work praised by many international concert pianists including, Ivo Pogorelich, Imogen Cooper, Prof. Dorenski, Noriko Ogawa, Dina Parakhina, Peter Donohoe and Ronan O'Hora.

David has been involved in charity performances including, raising money for a bursary at the Royal Northern College of Music and raising money for BBC Children in Need where his performance was broadcast on BBC radio.