Tomáš Klement
Tomáš Klement, graduate from the Royal Academy of Music (London) and the Janáček Conservatory (Ostrava, Czech Republic) is a soloist, collaborator and member of ensembles and orchestras. He performed in many European countries, North and South America, the Caribbean and Asia. Klement is an active piano teacher and has previously taught piano at institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Wells Cathedral School, and was a faculty member at Dartington International Summer School and Festival and International Courses in Zabreh na Morave (Czech Republic).
Selected solo engagements include: Recitals at St-Martins-in-the-Field, London, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, Cuba, Vila Tugendhat, Czech Republic, concerto soloist with Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra.
Selected recordings include: Solo: “Contemplation of Life” (EITO Music), “..glory of stars..” (Czech Radio 3 studio recording) Collaboration: “Storm and Pasture”, music for the left-handed pianist (Prima FACIE Records), “Islandia” (New Amsterdam Records)
Selected Awards: Winner of National Collegiate Competition, Czech Republic, 3rd prize-winner International Beethoven Piano Competition, Czech Republic, 4th place at Lagny-Sur-Marne Piano Competition, France, 4th place.
