Ryan Corbett

Transcriptions of Bach, Scarlatti and Mendelssohn, and original music for the accordion.

Ryan Corbett has featured as ‘Rising Star’ in the BBC Music Magazine, ‘Artist of the Month’ in Interlude HK, and ‘One to Watch’ in the Scotsman. Born in Glasgow in 1999, Ryan is a classical accordionist who has been described as “one of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians” (The Scotsman). He was awarded the Keyboard Prize, first prize and Gold Medal at the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, first prize at the Bromsgrove International Musicians’ competition and prizes at international accordion competitions in Italy, Germany, and China. He is the first accordionist to be part of the prestigious BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist scheme and has given concerts across the UK, Europe and the USA and appeared as soloist with major international orchestras including the Berliner Symphoniker, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland. Concert supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.