DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Our music faculty is led by pianist Adam Dobson, an experienced recitalist and musical director. 

Following his graduation from Chetham’s School of Music, Adam went on to study at the Royal College of Music with Ruth Nye, a former student of the great Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau. Through her mentorship, Adam can lay claim to a place in a remarkable musical lineage that directly extends back through Liszt, Beethoven and Haydn. A major catalyst in his desire to become an educator was the opportunity to pass this musical heritage on to future generations of young musicians. 

BMus (Hons) from the Royal College of Music, PGCE, BMus

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

With an extraordinary career spanning over five decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best loved pianists. His enduring popularity and the respect in which he is universally held are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship and his easy rapport with audiences and fellow musicians alike.

He is one of the most regularly played pianists on BBC Radio 3, having made over 600 broadcasts, including seven BBC Prom appearances and Martin works frequently with many of the UK’s leading orchestras. A prolific recitalist and chamber musician, Martin seasonally tours the UK in addition to performing in Europe, Canada, Australia and the Far East.

Teaching forms an important part of his life and the development of young talent helps Martin to constantly re-examine and re-evaluate his own playing. Throughout the school year, Martin will be visiting the school every half term to deliver one-to-one lessons, masterclasses and concerts, giving our young pianists an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the very best concert artists and teachers. 

HEAD OF KEYBOARD

Mr Lim comes from an exceptional lineage of teachers and has played all over the world. Described as a pianist with ‘with great possibilities of nuance and perfect flexibility’ (Revista Arta), South Korean-British pianist Victor Lim is establishing himself as one of the most versatile and creative musicians of his generation.

Victor is a City Music Foundation Artist, Making Music UK’s Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist and the winner of the 2021 RNCM Gold Medal.

Victor trained at Wells Cathedral School with John Byrne and Richard Ormrod, then at the Royal Northern College of Music with Graham Scott, Jeremy Young and Murray McLachlan as an ABRSM scholar. 

The broad array of talent and expertise within the music faculty is one of our most unique features, giving our young musicians access to a wealth of support across a broad spectrum of music.