British born pianist Rosie Whiting is a musician who likes to get under the skin of contemporary performance and bring something new to the performance platform. In every concert she performs the audience can be guaranteed of hearing something new and unexpected.

Rosie started playing the piano at the age of 7 after hearing her sister practice. In 2007 she won a place to study at the prestigious Purcell School of Music, with a full scholarship. Under the tutelage of Carole Presland she explored music from all the epochs and soon realised that her passion was with the contemporary repertoire.

In 2009 Rosie began to study with Douglas Finch at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, and under his guidance immersed herself in modern music. During her time at Trinity, Rosie was able to work with many composers including Tansy Davies, Errollyn Wallen, John White and Mark Grey to name a few. Rosie graduated in 2013.

In 2013 Rosie was awarded first prize in the John Halford Competition for contemporary piano music for her performance of Boulez Piano Sonata No. 1 and Messiaen L'Alouette Lulu. She also made her concerto debut with a performance of Mozart Piano Concerto K. 449.

Rosie is currently studying for her Masters degree at the University of British Columbia with Professor Corey Hamm.

Mili is a final year undergraduate scholar studying with Pieter Schoeman at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. She has performed in Israel, Cyprus, China, Turkey, Trinidad, France, Italy, Spain, Guernsey and the UK, with recent international competition successes including fourth prize in 'Premio Citta di Pavoda' 2012 and selection as the only European finalist in 'Giovani Musicisti' 2013.

She has received tuition and masterclasses from eminent musicians including Ben Zander, Rivka Golani, Andrew Haveron, Ofer Falk, Boris Brovstyn, Rodney Friend and Peter Cropper, and was selected to participate in the Jerusalem Academy of Music International Summer Institute for Strings and Cyprus International Summer Academy. A keen advocate of contemporary classical music, Mili dedicates much of her time to performing new works in a solo capacity, this year including pieces by Benjamin Ellin and Mark Grey. 

Her orchestral experience includes leading the London Young Soloists Ensemble as well as principal positions in the International Youth Symphony Orchestra, Focus Opera and National Schools' Symphony Orchestra. Mili won principal positions in all of Trinity Laban's orchestras by the beginning of her third year, with highlights including leading Trinity Laban's String Ensemble in performances of contemporary chamber works at the 2012 'Out of the Cage' Festival. Additionally, she co-led the orchestra of the first professional opera production in Trinidad & Tobago.

Mili is grateful for her scholarship support and sponsors, including EMI and HSBC. She plays a 1719 Camilli violin which she is generously loaned by the Benslow Trust.

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