"The best thing to come out of Macedonia since Alexander the Great is pianist Simon Trpčeski... the pianist is pretty good at conquering audiences as well as scores, not only with his playing but also with an engaging manner that connects with his listeners."
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Per Aspera Ad Astra — My art is dedicated to all those who aspire — Симон Трпчески

Biography

Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski has established himself as one of the most remarkable musicians on the global stage, performing with over 100 orchestras on four continents, with leading conductors and at the most prestigious venues. Mr. Trpčeski is recognized for his powerful virtuosity and deeply expressive approach, as well as his charismatic ability to connect with diverse audiences worldwide and his commitment to strengthening Macedonia’s cultural heritage.

Mr. Trpčeski has collaborated with a long list of prominent conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, Gianandrea Noseda, Charles Dutoit, Antonio Pappano, Michael Tilson Thomas, Cristian Măcelaru, and Vasily Petrenko.  As an experienced pianist, he is also a popular collaborator among the next generation of high-profile conductors, including Jakub Hruša, Gabriel Bebeșelea, Dalia Stasevska, Elim Chan, Alpesh Chauhan, and Dima Slobodeniuk.

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Upcoming Performances

July 31, 2025
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9:00 pm
Sarzana, Italy @ Lerici Music Festival
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Orchestra Filarmonica Toscanini
Conductor
Gianluca Marcianò
Venue
Fortezza Firmafede
Repertoire
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2
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September 4, 2025
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7:30 pm
Prague, Czech Republic @ Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Prague Philharmonia
Conductor
Emmanuel Villaume
Venue
Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum
Repertoire
Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.5
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September 13, 2025
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5:00 pm
Seattle, U.S. @ Benaroya Hall
Type
Concerto
Orchestra
Seattle Symphony
Conductor
Xian Zhang
Venue
Benaroya Hall
Repertoire
Grieg Piano Concerto
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Latest News

July 22, 2025
Standing Ovations for Simon Trpčeski in Sao Paulo with Vasily Petrenko & OSESP

The concert series kicked off with a recital on July 13, after which for three evenings (from July 17 to 19) as a soloist with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the celebrated maestro Vasily Petrenko, Trpčeski performed Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The Brazilian audience greeted each performance with ovations, and a real curiosity for the Macedonian flags in the audience. Trpčeski responded to the warm reception with encore performances of Villa Lobos, Bužarovski, and excerpts from "Makedonissimo." The concerts were supported by the President of the Macedonian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Luis del Valle.

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