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Dr. Poom Prommachart

Thailand

Still in his late twenties, Poom Prommachart is Thailand’s most accomplished and decorated pianist. A Steinway Artist, Poom’s international performing career started when he won the First Prize in the Fifth Isidor Bajic International Piano Competition, Serbia in 2010, first Prize in Thailand International Piano Competition in 2011, followed by continued success of winning the First Prize in Sussex International Piano Competition in 2013. He completed his bachelor of Music degree, Master of Music degree and Artist Diploma under at first with Prof. Ian Jones and later on with a Russian pianist, Prof. Dina Parakhina at the Royal College of Music, London (RCM) in 2014 on full scholarship, sponsored by H.R.H Princess Galyani Vadhana of Thailand and the RCM. During his time in London, he received the Tagore Gold Medal presented to him by His Royal Highness the prince of Wales upon graduation. Currently, Poom is pursuing his Doctorate of Music under the tutelage of Maestro Dang Thai Son at the Université de Montréal, Canada.

He also studied Intensely with Prof. Armen Babakhanian in Yerevan. He has released his first solo debut CD in April 2015 with Champs Hill Records in the U.K. featuring works by Medtner, Liszt and Rachmaninoff which received great reviews in Europe, America and Asia. Alongside an accolade of achievements, Poom Prommachart has been appointed as Artistic Director of the 5th Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2020 in Thailand, Artistic Director of Piano Island Festival, Bangkok, VP Agency International, Singapore as well as President of World Piano Teachers Association Thailand.