Matthew Koumis
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Pianist, writer and private piano teacher, FRSM, BMus Dip RCM (Teachers), LGSMD, Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians |
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | Born in London. Won a Scholarship to study Modern Languages at Pembroke College, Oxford University. Gained a First in piano at London's Royal College of Music: won a scholarship to study Greek music in Athens; continued advanced piano studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy in Budapest. Recorded music by Iannis Constantinidis on Etcetera label, some extracts of which are on YouTube. Studied with Muza Rubackyte at the Rachmaninoff Conservatoire in Paris. Has performed solo recitals widely across Europe, and given lecture recitals in Australia and USA. Currently living in Taipei, Taiwan and teaching piano privately to adults and children. Registered private teacher and Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians. Fellow of Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music |
| Interests | Family, film, travel, arts, spirituality |
| Favorite Movies | It's a Wonderful Life |
| Favorite Music | Beethoven symphonies |
| Favorite Books | Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck |