Biography
Neil Crossland is a distinguished British pianist and composer from Yorkshire. His musical journey began at age six, leading him to the Royal College of Music in London, where he earned top prizes in piano and composition. Crossland has performed in prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Wigmore Hall, and is particularly noted for his complete performances of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas at St James’ Piccadilly.
Beyond his performance career, Crossland is a recording artist with an extensive recording project on the Deltatel label. This project includes over 20 recordings, featuring the complete Beethoven piano sonatas as well as works by Schumann, Liszt, and Poulenc.
In addition to his recording and performance work, Crossland is committed to music education, frequently leading workshops and masterclasses. His work is regularly featured on BBC Radio 3 and 4, underscoring his significant contributions to classical music both as a performer and composer.
Neil collaborates with CNM (Colchester New Music) and LCF (London Composers Forum), engaging with contemporary composers through performance, recording, and workshops. Having worked with over 100 composers, he is enthusiastic about new music and invites composers to contact him for recording and performance opportunities at composersworks@gmail.com.
