“One of the most exciting pianists of his generation”
CYRILL’S STORY
Cyrill Ibrahim is a concert pianist hailed by The Daily Telegraph as “one of the most exciting pianists of his generation.” A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Cyrill has performed at major international venues including the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), St John’s Smith Square (London), and the Philharmonie (Berlin). His performances have also reached royal audiences, most notably in a collaborative concert for TM King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Balmoral, and in the premiere of a solo piano version of the Coronation Kyrie at the British Embassy in Rome.
In November 2025, Cyrill will appear in the forthcoming Sky TV documentary Mozart: A Genius for Hire, in which he performs and speaks about Mozart alongside Grammy Award-winning violinist Gil Shaham and soprano Danielle de Niese.
His debut album, Dialogue, has been featured on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. He has also appeared on BBC One’s The One Show and BBC Radio 3’s In Tune. Cyrill has been profiled in Attitude Magazine as a Rising Star, featured in Tatler’s “Best Dressed in Britain,” and appeared on the cover of Gentleman’s Journal, who described him as “the future of British music.”
As Artist-in-Residence at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, Cyrill curates an innovative concert and education series that blends classical repertoire with poetry, visual art, lighting, and narrative performance. His projects integrate live performance with digital storytelling, making classical music accessible, emotionally resonant, and culturally relevant for today’s audiences.
His repertoire spans from Bach to contemporary composers, with a deep focus on Romantic works, French Impressionism, and 20th-century minimalism. His concerto appearances include Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. A passionate advocate for new music, Cyrill regularly performs and commissions modern works that challenge and expand the piano repertoire.
A committed educator, Cyrill founded The Classical Music Collective, an educational platform designed to make classical music accessible to young people from all walks of life. He has taught in schools across the UK, led masterclasses for aspiring pianists, and mentored emerging artists. He is an ambassador for the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and serves on the board of the North Wales International Music Festival.
Cyrill has also built a strong presence in the luxury, cultural, and fashion space, collaborating with brands including Harrods, Eton Shirts, Luca Faloni, Belmond, Church’s, and KEF Audio. His social media following — over 50K on Instagram, 35K on TikTok, and 10K on X — is a central part of his mission to inspire new audiences for classical music worldwide.
Upcoming events
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North Wales International Music Festival 2025
North Wales International Music Festival
12 September 2025 • St. Asaph Cathedral
A journey through twilight and reflection, inspired by Baudelaire’s Harmonie du Soir. Music by Liszt, Debussy, Schubert, Philip Glass, Beethoven, and Chopin is interwoven with poetry, plus two premieres — Penumbra by John Frederick Hudson and A Twilight on the Equinox by Théophile Crossy-Dutey.
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World Heart Beat, Embassy Gardens London
Harmonie du Soir
26 September 2025 • World Heart Beat, London
As Artist in Residence at World Heart Beat, Cyrill Ibrahim opens his concert series with a 70-minute twilight journey inspired by Baudelaire’s Harmonie du Soir. Liszt, Debussy, Schubert, Philip Glass, Beethoven, and Chopin meet poetry, with the London premiere of Penumbra by John Frederick Hudson.
In Conversation with KEF: The Human Side of Sound
Recently, I had the privilege of hosting an event at KEF, where I sat down with Dr. Jack Oclee-Brown, VP of Sound Technology, for a conversation about the future of listening. What struck me most was how closely our worlds align—though one is rooted in engineering and the other in performance, both begin with the same question: how can sound move people?
Virgin Radio: “Letter to My Younger Queer Self”
Cyrill Ibrahim appeared on Virgin Radio Pride to read his contribution to Letters to My Younger Queer Self, a new anthology edited by Daniel J. Harding. The broadcast, aired on 17 August at 7pm, brought together powerful voices from across the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrating identity, resilience, and authenticity.
Announced as Artist in Residence at World Heart Beat
Excited to announce that Cyrill Ibrahim has been appointed Artist in Residence at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, starting September 2025. The residency will feature immersive concerts such as Harmonie du Soir (26 Sept), Debussy Illuminated, Chopin’s Heart, a children’s concert, and chamber concerto performances, alongside mentoring and education projects for young musicians.
Harrods Campaign: Heritage, Music & Henley
This summer, Cyrill Ibrahim collaborated with Harrods to create a campaign linking the house’s heritage with music. The project included a special in-store activation and an appearance at the Henley Royal Regatta, celebrating British tradition through art and culture. The story was later featured in Tatler, highlighting the unique connection between music, heritage, and contemporary creativity.
Joining the Board of the North Wales International Music Festival
Cyrill Ibrahim has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the North Wales International Music Festival, working alongside Artistic Director Paul Mealor. He will also perform Harmonie du Soir at St Asaph Cathedral on 12 September, a programme inspired by Baudelaire’s poetry with works by Liszt, Schubert, Debussy, and new commissions.
Which Piano to Choose When Starting to Learn: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Parents
Creating the Right Environment for Children Learning the Piano: A Guide for Parents
Piano Practice: Sooth Your Soul in Your Search for Expression
To carry emotional depth from the page to the audience, we have to practice, practice, practice. Music and performance can only become fine-tuned with dedication and patience. We must achieve clarity in the mind and allow our bodies to become the vehicle.
Cyrill Ibrahim explores Beethoven’s piano with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
In 2022, concert pianist Cyrill Ibrahim paid a trip to the Netherlands with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to explore some of the inspiration behind Beethoven’s greatest work.
Cyrill Partners with Christie's to Combine Classic Art and Classical Music
Chopin, Champagne, and Chortles
Cyrill Ibrahim Named In Tatler’s Best Dressed of 2022 List – Alongside Kate Middleton and Dame Helen Mirren
Cyrill Ibrahim Features in Attitude Magazine
Cyrill Ibrahim Features on Cover of Gentleman’s Journal
‘Instead, he fizzes with charisma — and there’s as much charm in that cordial smile as there is talent in those octave-spanning fingers’ – Gentleman’s Journal, number 37
Cutting Through the Noise
Listening is a very difficult thing. And every day comes this process, the process of trying to listen even more carefully. As a concert pianist, you’re not only listening to yourself, your inner thoughts, but you’re also listening to your surroundings.
My Kings Place Recording for PIPT
An Evening With DS at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons
My First CD Recording Experience
Cyrill on Pipt | New Creator Led App
Feature: Spears Magazine - Lockdown, dress up!
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DIALOGUE
Dialogue, the debut album of pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, features Bach’s second Partita, Schubert’s A major Sonata (D. 664), Debussy’s first book of the Images, and Schumann’s Allegro, Op. 8. These pieces from the core piano repertoire show the different approaches to the instrument and explore the enormous potential in sound, color, and expression. Cyrill has selected these works because, at different times in his life, they all played an important role. Cyrill has performed both as soloist and a chamber recitalist on the national and international stage for such halls as the Berliner Philharmonie and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
