Cyrill Ibrahim
British Concert Pianist
Performances include appearances for King Charles III, features on Sky Arts and the BBC, and concerts at leading international venues.
Based in London, working internationally
CYRILL’S STORY
Cyrill Ibrahim is a British concert pianist, hailed by The Daily Telegraph as “one of the most exciting pianists of his generation.” A graduate of the Royal College of Music, he has appeared at major international venues including the Concertgebouw, St John’s Smith Square, and the Philharmonie.
His performances have reached audiences at the highest cultural level, including a collaborative concert for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Balmoral, and the premiere of a solo piano version of the Coronation Kyrie at the British Embassy in Rome.
Cyrill plays a central artistic role in the Sky Arts documentary Mozart: A Genius for Hire, contributing to the film’s narrative and intellectual framework alongside figures including Grammy Award–winning violinist Gil Shaham, actor David Harewood, and broadcaster Matthew Broom. His contribution presents Mozart not only as a composer, but as a radical creative force whose ideas continue to shape modern artistic identity.
His debut album Dialogue has been featured on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM, and he has appeared on The One Show and In Tune. He has been profiled extensively by Tatler, which described him as “a new kind of classical figure — serious about the art form, yet completely fluent in the language of modern culture,” and has appeared on the cover of Gentleman’s Journal, who called him “the future of British music.”
Alongside his institutional and broadcast work, Cyrill has also been invited to perform in private cultural settings, including a high-profile performance in London for Kim Kardashian — reflecting the trust placed in him to represent classical music across contemporary cultural contexts without compromising artistic integrity.
As Artist-in-Residence at World Heart Beat (Embassy Gardens), Cyrill curates an innovative concert and education programme that reimagines the classical recital as a complete artistic experience, integrating music with poetry, visual art, lighting, and narrative. At the centre of his work is a belief that accessibility and depth are not opposites, but partners.
Cyrill is the founder of The Classical Music Collective, an educational and artistic mentorship platform supporting young musicians through performance opportunities and sustained guidance. He is also an ambassador for the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and serves on the board of the North Wales International Music Festival. He is based in London and works internationally.
In Conversation with KEF: The Human Side of Sound
Recently, I had the privilege of hosting an event at KEF, where I sat down with Dr. Jack Oclee-Brown, VP of Sound Technology, for a conversation about the future of listening. What struck me most was how closely our worlds align—though one is rooted in engineering and the other in performance, both begin with the same question: how can sound move people?
Virgin Radio: “Letter to My Younger Queer Self”
Cyrill Ibrahim appeared on Virgin Radio Pride to read his contribution to Letters to My Younger Queer Self, a new anthology edited by Daniel J. Harding. The broadcast, aired on 17 August at 7pm, brought together powerful voices from across the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrating identity, resilience, and authenticity.
Announced as Artist in Residence at World Heart Beat
Excited to announce that Cyrill Ibrahim has been appointed Artist in Residence at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, starting September 2025. The residency will feature immersive concerts such as Harmonie du Soir (26 Sept), Debussy Illuminated, Chopin’s Heart, a children’s concert, and chamber concerto performances, alongside mentoring and education projects for young musicians.
Harrods Campaign: Heritage, Music & Henley
This summer, Cyrill Ibrahim collaborated with Harrods to create a campaign linking the house’s heritage with music. The project included a special in-store activation and an appearance at the Henley Royal Regatta, celebrating British tradition through art and culture. The story was later featured in Tatler, highlighting the unique connection between music, heritage, and contemporary creativity.
Joining the Board of the North Wales International Music Festival
Cyrill Ibrahim has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the North Wales International Music Festival, working alongside Artistic Director Paul Mealor. He will also perform Harmonie du Soir at St Asaph Cathedral on 12 September, a programme inspired by Baudelaire’s poetry with works by Liszt, Schubert, Debussy, and new commissions.
Which Piano to Choose When Starting to Learn: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Parents
Creating the Right Environment for Children Learning the Piano: A Guide for Parents
Piano Practice: Sooth Your Soul in Your Search for Expression
To carry emotional depth from the page to the audience, we have to practice, practice, practice. Music and performance can only become fine-tuned with dedication and patience. We must achieve clarity in the mind and allow our bodies to become the vehicle.
Cyrill Ibrahim explores Beethoven’s piano with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
In 2022, concert pianist Cyrill Ibrahim paid a trip to the Netherlands with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to explore some of the inspiration behind Beethoven’s greatest work.
Cyrill Partners with Christie's to Combine Classic Art and Classical Music
Chopin, Champagne, and Chortles
Cyrill Ibrahim Named In Tatler’s Best Dressed of 2022 List – Alongside Kate Middleton and Dame Helen Mirren
Cyrill Ibrahim Features in Attitude Magazine
Cyrill Ibrahim Features on Cover of Gentleman’s Journal
‘Instead, he fizzes with charisma — and there’s as much charm in that cordial smile as there is talent in those octave-spanning fingers’ – Gentleman’s Journal, number 37
Cutting Through the Noise
Listening is a very difficult thing. And every day comes this process, the process of trying to listen even more carefully. As a concert pianist, you’re not only listening to yourself, your inner thoughts, but you’re also listening to your surroundings.
My Kings Place Recording for PIPT
An Evening With DS at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons
My First CD Recording Experience
Cyrill on Pipt | New Creator Led App
Feature: Spears Magazine - Lockdown, dress up!
PARTNERSHIPS
FEATURES
DIALOGUE
Dialogue, the debut album of pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, features Bach’s second Partita, Schubert’s A major Sonata (D. 664), Debussy’s first book of the Images, and Schumann’s Allegro, Op. 8. These pieces from the core piano repertoire show the different approaches to the instrument and explore the enormous potential in sound, color, and expression. Cyrill has selected these works because, at different times in his life, they all played an important role. Cyrill has performed both as soloist and a chamber recitalist on the national and international stage for such halls as the Berliner Philharmonie and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
