{"id":2,"date":"2025-08-07T08:56:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:51:10","slug":"classicalpiano","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Schoeman"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f40e1a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f40e1a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0d3b e-con-full glass-element e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d0d3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Concert Pianist, Educator, and Storyteller. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7141de6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7141de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchoeman is a distinguished London-based Steinway Artist, celebrated for his artistry, narrative depth, and pedagogical insight.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0e6f87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e0e6f87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"steinway\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a0ddfb e-con-full e-flex 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srcset=\"https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ben_Shoeman_Steinway-Artist.png 159w, https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ben_Shoeman_Steinway-Artist-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ben_Shoeman_Steinway-Artist-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c074d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89c074d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04fd530 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04fd530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Concert Pianist and Steinway Artist <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3016a7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3016a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cb999 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2cb999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A laureate of numerous international competitions, Schoeman\u2019s accolades include the gold medal and \u201cCommonwealth Musician of the Year\u201d at the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition in London, the first grand prize at the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition in Pretoria, and the Contemporary Music Prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition.<\/p><p>He has appeared worldwide as a recitalist, concerto soloist, and chamber musician in leading venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Wigmore Hall, Barbican Hall, Cadogan Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, LSO St Luke\u2019s in London; Konzerthaus in Berlin; Gulbenkian Auditorium in Lisbon; Fondazione Cariplo Auditorium in Milan; Teatro del Giglio in Lucca; Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano; the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest; and even performed in the iconic setting of the Pyramids in Egypt.<\/p><p>A dedicated collaborator, Schoeman has performed with numerous conductors and orchestras in a wide range of concertos. His vast spectrum of chamber projects includes recording the complete Beethoven symphonies arranged for piano duet by Xaver Scharwenka with acclaimed duo partner pianist Tessa Uys for SOMM Recordings. The duo\u2019s interpretations have drawn international praise from BBC Music, International Piano, and Gramophone Magazines and on BBC Radio 3 and Radio France.<\/p><p>Schoeman commands an expansive repertoire \u2013 covering composers from across the world and centuries. From the timeless classics of Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff to music by African, Eastern European, and Avant-Garde composers, his programming reflects not only extraordinary versatility but also a deep commitment to celebrating a rich diversity of musical traditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86aa02d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86aa02d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6737d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6737d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aee15b1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aee15b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Educator<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c2ca760 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1c2ca760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb27a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb27a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Piano.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Piano.png 387w, https:\/\/benschoeman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Piano-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6170a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6170a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93aec1c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93aec1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As an educator, Ben Schoeman has extensive experience in many pedagogical facets. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from City, St George\u2019s University of London, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He also honed his skills as a concert pianist and didactic specialist at major music academies in Italy \u2013 the Accademia Pianistica \u2018Incontri col Maestro\u2019 in Imola and the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole near Florence.<\/p><p>He has subsequently served as a senior lecturer in piano and musicology as well as a research fellow, which have equipped him with a unique ability to craft lecture-recitals that are not only musically compelling but also intellectually engaging, bringing audiences closer to the historical, cultural, and emotional contexts of the works he performs. His years of teaching at university level have also made him an exceptional teacher for piano students, with a proven ability to guide their artistic growth while also preparing them successfully for theoretical examinations, concerts and competitions. He successfully supervised numerous Master&#8217;s and Doctoral students towards degree completion.<\/p><p>Schoeman also extensively researched and wrote about contemporary techniques in Italian and African piano music, specifically that of Luigi Dallapiccola and Stefans Grov\u00e9 (1922-2014). He closely collaborated with Grov\u00e9 and premiered his last three compositions. Through research and specialised studies with his teachers Boris Petrushansky and Eliso Virsaladze, Schoeman immersed himself in the pianistic approach of the revered Moscow Conservatoire pedagogue Heinrich Neuhaus (also the teacher of Sviatoslav Richter and Emil Gilels).<\/p><p>Alongside his international performing career, Schoeman runs his own Piano Academy in London, where he teaches students from intermediate level upwards, combining technique, interpretive depth, and academic understanding to nurture well-rounded musicians.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c31260 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c31260\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6cdc4 e-con-full e-flex e-con 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Classical piano education for students who are looking to take their passion for piano to the next level.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Intermediate to advanced piano players<\/strong><br \/>The academy is focused on those currently at intermediate or advanced level, seeking piano lessons as part of a professional path. From refining your interpretation of JS Bach or deepening your understanding of Beethoven\u2019s F\u00fcr Elise or discovering the fantastic scope of piano music written over hundreds of years, Ben will embark with you on an intensive piano course that develops true artistry and technical command. Students receive personalised one-on-one lessons tailored to their individual musical ambitions and interests.<\/li><li><strong>Piano exam preparation<\/strong><br \/>The Academy offers expert guidance for students preparing for formal music examinations. Ben prepares learners for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams, Trinity College London exams, UNISA (University of South Africa) music examinations, and other international assessment boards. Students receive tailored support in both performance and theory, ensuring that they not only pass but excel with confidence and musical insight.<br \/>With a strong focus on piano tuition that is inspiring, rigorous, and creative, Ben\u2019s Academy equips students not only to play beautifully but also to understand and express the deeper stories within music. Music competitions and festivals provide excellent opportunities for pianists, and Ben has vast experience in navigating this field. His students have won prizes in many competitions in various countries.<\/li><li><strong>Teaching and philosophy<\/strong><br \/>Ben believes that music education should refine both skill and imagination. 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