Programme

J.Field - 4 Nocturnes

P.Łukaszewski - 4 Nocturnes

F.Chopin - 4 Ballades

Tamara Niekludow is a multi-award-winning concert pianist, piano lecturer, and examiner at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, as well as a competition adjudicator, conductor, and composer based in Dublin, Ireland.

Her early education was shaped by renowned teachers such as Mirosława Pruska and Prof. Elżbieta Pasierowska, followed by advanced studies for her Bachelor's degree under Prof. Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń and Dr. Kordian Góra at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Poland.

In 2011, Tamara relocated to Ireland, where she earned a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) under the guidance of Prof. Thérèse Fahy. She is currently pursuing a PhD with Prof. Fahy.

Throughout her career, Tamara has received over 40 international piano competition prizes and numerous scholarships for her outstanding musical and academic achievements, including the prestigious Minister of Culture and National Heritage Scholarship, which she has been awarded six times.

Her recordings have been broadcast by RTÉ, Polish Television, and radio stations. She has performed in 20 countries, including prestigious concert halls in Dublin, Tokyo, Shanghai, Warsaw, Moscow, Nice, Budapest, and Calgary.

Tamara’s extraordinary talent as a pianist is particularly evident in her acclaimed interpretations of Chopin’s works, for which she has received numerous special awards in international piano competitions.

In addition to her distinguished performance career, Tamara is a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Her students have won over 250 awards in piano competitions, including numerous first prizes and major festival awards in competitions across Ireland, the UK, and Japan, reflecting her exceptional ability to nurture and develop young talent.

As a composer, she primarily focuses on creating music for children, publishing numerous original works that have gained widespread popularity. Many of her compositions have been released by the Royal Irish Academy of Music and are performed annually by thousands of young pianists across Ireland and beyond. Her pieces—such as Sunny Day in Dublin Bay, Chirping Birds, Having Fun at Recess, and Toy Soldiers—feature catchy melodies that have made them beloved favourites among teachers and young performers worldwide.

Tamara Niekludow’s dedication, talent, and passion for music continue to inspire both her audiences and students, cementing her legacy as an extraordinary performer and teacher.