From intimate musical conversations to exhilarating performances for piano four hands and six hands, the Academy Faculty celebrate the joy of piano ensemble playing in a programme of imagination, virtuosity and shared artistry.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of internationally renowned pianists, the 2026 Walled City Music International Academy Faculty Concerts on Friday 10th July and Wednesday 15th July offer audiences a rare opportunity to hear world-class artists performing side by side in variety concerts. Led by Academy founder and director Cathal Breslin, the faculty includes Barry Douglas, Kathryn Stott, Therese Fahy, Svetozar Ivanov, Ksenia Nosikova and Chi Wu—musicians whose careers have taken them to major concert halls and festivals across the world. The Academy’s faculty concerts and culminating international competition final showcase the remarkable talent that continues to make Derry a destination for international musical excellence.