Album Notes

Laureate of the 2000 Honens International Piano Competition and prize winner at the 1998 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Estonian pianist Marko Martin is known for his inspired balance between energy and lyricism, especially in the works of Brahms, Liszt and Schubert. He is equally admired for his interpretation of music of the 20th century.

Born in Tallinn Estonia, Marko Martin began his musical studies at age eight. He studied at the Estonian Academy of Music and went on to work with Joan Havill at the Guildhall School in London where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Music and his Concert Recital Diploma.

In recital and with orchestra he has toured Estonia, Latvia, Scandinavia, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. He continues to perform and teach from his home in Tallinn.