About me
Spanish pianist Mario Ahijado made his concerto debut with RTVE Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Gourlay in 2013. Since his debut as soloist, Mario has performed with orchestras including the Medellín Philarmonic Orchestra (Colombia) and Filarmonía Orchestra (Spain).
He has performed at venues such as the Auditorio Nacional and Teatro Monumental in Madrid, the Rachmaninov Hall at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Grand Theatre of Shandong (China) and the Royal Albert Hall (London).
Mario has been awarded prizes in several national and international competitions, including the International Chopin Piano Competition of Granada. The First Prize and Best Pianist Prize at the National “Intercentros Melómano” Competition resulted in invitations from across Spain.
An RCM Award Holder, he was kindly supported by a George Stennett Award, an Olive Rees Prize and a Lee Abbey Award.
He teaches at the Hampstead Piano Academy and the North London Music School, both based in London. Ahijado studied at the Royal College of Music for an Artist Diploma and a Master in Performance under Dina Parakhina. He received distinction for his Bachelor of Music at the High Conservatory of Badajoz (Spain) with Ángel Sanzo.
Inmmersed in various musical styles, he holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano from the University of Évora (Portugal) under the tutelage of Óscar M. De Graça, Filipe Melo and Juan G. Galiardo.
He has also given piano recitals at music festivals such as the International Festival of Santander, the International Festival of Segovia (MUSEG) or the Spanish Music Festival of Cádiz. His performances have been broadcast on Spanish National Radio (RNE) and Spanish National Television (RTVE).