Biography
Florian Verweij (b. 1997) has been praised for his frank and poetic playing, carried by virtuosic technique and refreshing spontaneity. 'He is a true poet at the piano with an extensive technical arsenal, which he always uses in a deeply musical way; someone with crystal clear intelligence, sensitivity and musical understanding,' said pianist and Liszt specialist Leslie Howard. In 2023, Florian made his debut at The Concertgebouw to a sold-out Kleine Zaal, and a year later he was selected for the AVROTROS talent development program VIRTUOOS. In 2024, his debut album was released Sonorités de Paris (Gutman Records), which received rave reviews in the press. 'Performed with intelligence and a sound overflowing with imagination - an interpretation of unquestionable mastery,' the Spanish classical magazine Ritmo wrote about the CD of piano works by Franck, Fauré, Boulanger and Roger-Ducasse. Florian performs regularly in chamber music ensembles with members of Camerata RCO.
'He is a true poet of the piano'
pianist Leslie Howard
'Schumann's Arabesque turned into pure poetry under his hands.'
Dagblad van het Noorden (NL)
In 2023, Florian completed his master's degree with Naum Grubert at the Conservatory of Amsterdam with highest distinction. In 2020, he also completed his bachelor's degree with the highest distinction with piano pedagogue Jan Wijn. Since 2018, he has also been studying in Italy under the guidance of Georgian pianist Eliso Virsaladze.
Noticed at a young age, Florian won prizes at the Princess Christina Competition (NL), the Young Pianist Foundation Competition (NL) and the Steinway Piano Competition (NL). He won the first prize at the International Magnus Piano Competition (Latvia, 2021) and was a finalist at the Ettlingen International Competition for Young Pianists (Germany, 2018). In 2024, he was selected for the classical music talent programme of Dutch broadcasting station AVROTROS. In recent years he has been invited to perform in Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Georgia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA.