Rachel Breen

USA, Piano
2024 Scholar

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
The Juilliard School, New York, New York, USA

First Prize Hans von Bülow International Competition, 2023
First Prize Bosendorfer International Competition, 2023
Finalist, Honens International Piano Competition, 2022
Finalist, The Beethoven International Competition Vienna, 2021




‘It's impossible to overstate what a life-affirming and stimulating experience it has been to share this week in France with the Imogen Cooper Music Trust. Getting to work in depth with such an experienced and generous musician is a rare gift. Our lessons left me deeply inspired, as did the time spent with my dear friend and colleague, Anthony Ratinov! All of this doesn't even begin to mention the warmth and character of our hosts and other trustees, as well as the unparalleled beauty that is Provence. This is an experience I will never forget, and I very much hope that someday I'll be able to give back in the same way to young musicians.‘

Contact Details: rachelbreenpiano.com
rachel@rachelbreenpiano.com

Future Performances

  • Solo Recital Programme to be announced

  • Programme:

    Chopin Impromptu no. 1

    Berio Wasserklavier

    Chopin Impromptu no. 2

    Mussorgsky Impromptu Passioné

    Chopin Impromptu no. 3

    Schonberg from Fragments: Leicht, mit einiger Unruhe, Rasch, Fast durchaus leise

    Chopin Impromptu no.4

    Beethoven Waldstein Sonata

    Medtner Sonata op. 22

    Schumann Fantasy

  • Wed, Nov 20
    Concert 1
    Grażyna Bacewicz (1909–1969): from Piano Sonata No. 2 (1953) III Toccata. Vivo Emmy Lindström (1984–): To Be or Not to Be (2024)

    Concert 2
    Piano Four Hands with Mackenzie Melamed, piano Featuring works by Dvorak, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, and more

    Thu, Nov 21
    Concert 3
    Christopher Enloe (1997–): Discourse for Piano Trio (2020) Sarah Kirkland Snider (1973–): Ballade (2000)


  • Programme
    Beethoven Waldstein Sonata
    Schumann Fantasy op. 17


  • Solo Recital for Opus Chamber Music Series

  • Mozart Concerto K 491 with Meiningen Court Orchestra with Conductor Killian Farrell

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  • Masterclass and concert, programme to be announced

  • Korngold Suite for Left Hand Piano and Strings With Bill Barbini et al

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  • Korngold Suite for Left Hand Piano and Strings With Bill Barbini et al

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  • Works by Barber, Anthony Philip Heinrich, Bernstein, Stravinsky, Adams, Rachmaninoff/Wild, Sondheim, and Gershwin