
Flora Tzanetaki Pianist
Biography
Flora Tzanetaki is an accomplished piano teacher, accompanist, and soloist. She began her piano studies in Crete at the age of eight, and the instrument has been her lifelong passion ever since. She earned a degree in Musicology from the University of Athens and went on to complete two Master of Music degrees, one in Piano Performance and another in Piano Accompaniment, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), studying under Fali Pavri.
A top student throughout her studies, Flora received numerous prizes and scholarships in recognition of her excellence. She worked as a Fellow at the RCS for two years, where she gained extensive experience in accompaniment. Continuing her career in education, she taught at distinguished schools in Glasgow, including St Aloysius’ College and Belmont House School. She also served for several years as a staff accompanist at the RCS.
Flora now lives and works in Cambridge, where she teaches piano at King's Ely and Kimbolton School. She is available for teaching and accompanying opportunities, and a detailed CV is available upon request.
Awards
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2008 – 1st Prize, Dunbar Gerber Chamber Music Competition (with violinist I. Watson), Glasgow
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2006 – 1st Prize, Ian D. Watt Chamber Music Competition (with violinist W. Mathlener), Glasgow
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1998–2003 – Two Chamber Music Performance Awards and the Marika Papaioannou Award for Romantic Work, Conservatory of Athens
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1996 – 1st Prize, Greek Nationwide Competition organized by the Young Choir and Orchestra Organization; Special Award from the European Piano Teachers’ Association, Athens
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1994 – 2nd Prize, Greek Nationwide Competition organized by the Young Choir and Orchestra Organization, Athens