British pianist Simon Mulligan is unique in his ability to perform both as a classical and jazz pianist in the concert arena. 

Simon has a vast solo and concerto repertoire and is also happy to create an evening's music, tailor-made to suit any festival's theme or concert event.

Simon Mulligan celebrated his début aged 19 at London's Barbican Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; a month later he recorded his first compact disc under the direction of Yehudi Menuhin. This led to a seven-year collaboration and friendship, culminating in what was to be Lord Menuhin's final concert in Dusseldorf, March 1999
Simon performs and records internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.

His recent recording of Beethoven sonatas will soon be released on Sony Masterworks.  His previous solo album for Sony Classical, “Piano” won great acclaim throughout Europe, South America and the Far East, and featured in various television, radio, and internet campaigns.

Highly praised for his artistry by the likes of Alfred Brendel and Yehudi Menuhin to Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones, he has, according to a recent Pulitzer prizewinner, 'a complete mastery of the instrument'.

'the most abundantly gifted of pianists'. The Times

Simon’s love of improvisation has led to articles in various jazz and classical music publications, including Downbeat, JazzTimes, International Pianist and Gramophone magazines.

As a chamber musician, Simon collaborates with many notable artists. He began touring with ‘cellist Lynn Harrell, while a student at London’s Royal Academy of Music.  He has also given numerous recital tours worldwide with Joshua Bell, including performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall, Hamburg’s Musikhalle, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall,  the 2002 Grammy Awards, and the DVD “Live from Lincoln Center”. In other fields, Simon has supported Van Morrison, Dame Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli, and was invited to perform for Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

“You have a phenomenal touch, man!”  Herbie Hancock

Simon is also a passionate composer and arranger, writing for film, television and his own jazz quartet. He collaborated on several projects with film composer Michael Kamen, including The New Moon In The Old Moon’s Arms recorded for Decca, conducted by Leonard Slatkin with the BBC Symphony.  Simon featured as soloist on Kamen's score for Band of Brothers – the award-winning HBO television series produced by Steven Spielberg.  Simon’s playing of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ sonata features in the independent film “The Target”, starring Christopher Lambert and Dennis Hopper.

He also provided the piano score to the theatre production “Full Circle”, starring Joan Collins.  As a jazz pianist, he has led several of his own groups since he was 13, performing at festivals throughout the UK, Europe, Shanghai and Barbados.  His new jazz quartet album, “Playlist”, will soon be released by Sony.

In 2007, Simon was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music for his musical achievements. 

Simon joins John Suchet in "Beethoven the Last Master" . . .
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Managing Agents
Simon Mulligan's managing agent is David Foster Management. Contact details >>