Concert Pianist • Author • Pianism Scientist
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Concert Pianist
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"a triumph of musical imagination" ... "it was a revelation" ... "hauntingly beautiful" ... "impeccable taste" ... "an astonishing wealth of detail"... "a recital to grip the attention"
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Book
"This book is a revelation. The universe of pianistic art is examined from all sides and put to the test."
(Prof Dr Altenmüller, Former Head, Institute of Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine, Germany)
(Prof Dr Altenmüller, Former Head, Institute of Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine, Germany)
Pianism Consultant
"...a foundation for healthier, more effective, and truly optimised pianism."
(Timothy Young, Head of Piano, Australian National Academy of Music)
(Timothy Young, Head of Piano, Australian National Academy of Music)
Upcoming Events
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May 16, 2026 – Masterclass. 10am -Workshop. Victorian Music Teachers Association (VMTA). Melbourne LINK
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May 18-21, 2026 – Piano Masterclasses at Australian National Academy of Music. Melbourne
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May 22, 1:00pm – Piano Masterclass. Scotch College, Melbourne
May 24, 11:30am – Lecture-Demonstration - '10 key tips to optimising performance and practice.' |
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May 23, 7:30pm – Soloist, Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4; Conductor, Bach's D minor Piano Concerto (with soloists Victoria Bilogan, William Cheah, Elaine Chin). Ian Roach Hall. Scotch College, Melbourne
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May 24, 1:45pm – Piano Duo with Eidit Golder. Works by Stravinksy and Ravel. Ian Roach Hall. Scotch College, Melbourne
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May 28, 2026 – Piano Solo & Duo (with Kristian Chong). Schubert programme: 3 Klavierstücke (Roberts), Fantasie (duo), Sonata in Bb, D960 (Chong). Nightingale Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne
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May 29, 2026 – Masterclass. VCA Secondary School (VCASS) Melbourne
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May 30, 2026 – Piano and Actor (George Werther) – An integrated stage-theatre performance of music and acting, journeying through the inner, personal world of the inexplicable genius, J.S.Bach.
7:30 pm Church of all Nations, Carlton |
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Jun 21, 2026 – Piano Talk-Worskshop - Optimizing Pianism and Tips for Teachers. EPTA China group. Royal College of Music, London
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Recent Past Events
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Mar 26, 2026 – MEDIA NEWS. Artists Spotlight article, posted by Move Records, Melbourne.
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Mar 15, 2026 – London International Piano Symposium:
'Re-thinking Piano Performance': Embodying the Performer. Royal College of Music, London. AM – Lecture Presentation on 'The Touch-Tone relationship' PM – Round-table book discussions with Prof. J Rink, Prof. L Richie, P Roskell. Also, with Prof A. McGreggor & Dr M Banger & Dr C MacKie |
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Dec 2, 2025 – Talk. 'Want to win? How to upgrade thinking and process to excel at anything!', City of London School for Boys, London.
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Oct 23, 2025 – Guest Speaker. Evening event. Savage Club, Melbourne
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Oct 23, 2025 – Masterclass. Xavier school with Genazzano Girls School, Melbourne
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Oct 21, 2025 – Lunchtime Talk. 'Optimising Pianism – Optimising interactions'. Hawthorn Rotary Club, Melbourne
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Oct 19, 2025 – Masterclass-Teaching workshop
10:30am-12:30pm, Lyra Piano Shop, Camberwell. Entry: $60 adult (+child free) (NB. Seating very limited - please book!) In this masterclass-workshop session, Dr Roberts will discuss evidence-based concepts from his new book, and will work hands on with 3 advanced students (diploma level and tertiary students) demonstrating how to improve practice, process habits, technique and interpretative skills. Suitable for piano students and teachers. |
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Oct 18, 2025 – Piano Solo. 3pm. 'Timeless Music for a Time-Ticking World'.
Bach's Goldberg Variations, Debussy, Scriabin, Messiaen, Ravel & Poulenc. St Mark's Church, Fitzroy. Melbourne. |
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Oct 17, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano class. Monash University, Melbourne
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Oct 16, 2025 – Talk. 'Optimising Learning'. Scotch College, Melbourne
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Oct 11, 2025 – Concert. 7:30pm. Mozart Concerto No.12 in A (K414). ProMusica Orchestra, Scotch College, Melbourne.
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Oct 7, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano Class. Australian National Academy of Music
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