Pianist Piano Teacher Accompanist
From classical to contemporary, bridging cultures through the piano, where new music finds its voice.
From classical to contemporary, bridging cultures through the piano, where new music finds its voice.
Mahya Mahroomi is a pianist dedicated to both classical repertoire and contemporary music, with a particular focus on Iranian composers. Her performances, including appearances at City, University of London and the Festival of Chichester, reflect her mission to bridge cultures through music. She is also an experienced piano teacher since the age of 17, teaching at music schools and private, both online and in-person.
Mahya Mahroomi was born and raised in Iran, where pursuing a career in classical piano as a woman meant overcoming social limitations. Despite these challenges, she developed a strong foundation in Western classical music while staying deeply connected to her Persian heritage. After earning her B.A. in Piano Performance from Tehran University of Art and completing her M.A. at the University of Chichester, she established herself as a pianist whose identity is shaped by both traditions, classical discipline and Persian creativity.
Mahya’s work centres on building a dialogue between Persian musical identity and Western classical forms. Collaborating closely with contemporary Iranian composers, she has premiered and recorded works that weave Persian modes and colours into classical structures. This process is not only artistic but also cultural: by programming Persian works alongside canonical classical repertoire, she creates a meaningful narrative that highlights their shared depth and expressive power. Her dedication to this approach has already led to world premieres, composer collaborations, and themed concert series.
Mahya is an active performer in the UK and internationally, presenting both solo recitals and ensemble collaborations. Recent highlights include A Celebration of Contemporary Iranian Music at City, University of London, and East in the West: From Classical Roots to Persian Resonance at the Festival of Chichester, concerts that positioned Persian contemporary music alongside Western classical masterpieces as part of an intercultural dialogue. She has also appeared in chamber concerts with the Chichester Music Society, participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists, and won multiple competition prizes, including the Coulsdon and Purley Festival awards and the Chichester Music Society bursary. Her performances consistently aim to combine technical mastery with cultural storytelling, engaging audiences in both familiar and new sound worlds
My artistic identity is rooted in classical music, which shapes the structure and discipline of everything I do, including my performances of contemporary Persian repertoire. This foundation, built through years of study and performance, is reflected in my awards, intercultural recital at the Festival of Chichester, and masterclasses with renowned pianists. I am committed to the highest standards of interpretation and expression, continually challenging myself through both traditional repertoire and innovative cross-cultural collaborations.
I work in ongoing collaboration with composers, frequently premiering and recording their works. I am committed to supporting new creations and ensuring that contemporary voices are heard and preserved through performance and recording projects.
The premiere of "Owzan Gah" for piano solo by Mohammad Ali Salahiat East in the West, From Classical Roots To Persian Resonance event for the Festival of Chichester
Collaboration with John Clark Smith for "Entities" project
Collaboration with Mohammad Ali Jokar for recording his project
Collaboration with Iranian Composer, Mahdis Golzar Kashani
The lunchtime Concert at City St. George's University of London
Piano Recital at Festival of Chichester, England
Bach, English Suite no.3 in G minor
Danny House, Hassocks, West Sussex
A recital at Danny House, the historic country residence in West Sussex, renowned for its cultural events, featuring a programme of Bach, B...
Danny House, Hassocks, West Sussex
Chapel Royal, Brighton
Playing at the Chapel Royal, the home to Lunchtime Concerts, a long-running series of events run by a committee of volunteers to bring live ...
Chapel Royal, Brighton
Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, London
A lunchtime concert in the heart of London on the fine Yamaha grand piano with a classical repertoire. Wesley’s Chapel holds a rich program...
Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, London
Danny House, Hassocks, West Sussex
A recital at Danny House, the historic country residence in West Sussex, renowned for its cultural events, featuring a programme of Bach, B...
Danny House, Hassocks, West Sussex
Chapel of the Ascension, University of Chichester
This concert carries a special purpose: to present Persian music by Iranian composers alongside the classical repertoire. As an Iranian pi...
Chapel of the Ascension, University of Chichester
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