Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is celebrated worldwide for his rare combination of profound musicianship and dazzling technique. Described by The New York Times as a “performer of near-superhuman technical prowess,” he is equally admired for his interpretations of the core repertoire and for his fearless exploration of lesser-known works from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. He performs regularly with leading orchestras and conductors and appears in recital at major concert halls and festivals around the globe.
Hamelin’s 2025–2026 season spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, encompassing orchestral, recital, and chamber music engagements. Highlights include appearances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony, as well as recital engagements presented by Chicago Symphony Presents, San Francisco Symphony, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, and Wigmore Hall. He continues an acclaimed international duo partnership with Maria João Pires, with performances in North America and across Europe.
Also an accomplished composer, Hamelin has written more than 30 works, many published by Edition Peters. His compositions—including his Études and Toccata on “L’homme armé”—are performed internationally. His album New Piano Works (2024), devoted entirely to his own music, was praised by The New York Times as “on another level.”
Hamelin has received numerous honors, including eight Juno Awards, 12 Grammy nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the German Record Critics’ Association, and appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Born in Montréal, he resides in the Boston area.