I am a concert pianist and piano professor at the Conservatorium Maastricht, an All-Steinway School, where I teach BA and MA Solo Piano and have been leading the MA Accompaniment programme for over twenty years.

My work brings together performance, teaching and artistic research into piano technique and sound. I help pianists develop fluid, effortless playing, a rich sound palette and a strong individual artistic voice.

News

🏆 Hassan Ignatov wins 1st Prize – Chopin Animato Competition (Paris, Dec 2025) and Prix du Bern Piano 2026 (Bern, March 2026)
📄 Publication in Piano Bulletin: From Balanced Playing to Keybedding (April 2026)
🎧 New release: Kalkbrenner – 24 Preludes Op.88 (Spotify & Apple Music, April 2026)

Check my recordings and find more information about my teaching in Maastricht.

My recent article in Piano Bulletin (EPTA NL/VL) further develops my concept of Keybedding, based on natural keybed contact as a continuation of balance-based playing.

Rooted in my work in lessons and masterclasses, this approach often connects immediately and has a clear effect on ease, control, and sound.

The article is available in Dutch and English. If you are interested, I would be glad to share it with you.. You can request it by emailing me here