Miles Andrew Sutton, piano (he/him). Currently on loan to the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Praised for having “… demonstrated his talents through expressive and authentic interpretations in music… [he] possesses highly sensitive ears that allow him to communicate his music in diverse tone colors…” (Yoon-Wha Roh, pianist). Mr Sutton has concertized in major venues including the Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall, The Betsy Art Gallery of Miami, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Spokane Public Radio, and various music series throughout the city of Seattle. As a solo pianist he has garnered top prizes at the International Mozart Competition Vienna (2nd prize), the London Classical Music Competition (3rd prize), and the Euterpe Music Awards (special award). As a collaborative pianist, Miles has worked with professional organizations such as the Chicago Master Singers, Thompson Street Opera Company, The Villages Philharmonic Chorale, and the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Centre. In higher education, he has worked at the University of Iowa as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist, and was a rehearsal pianist for productions in both the School of Music and Theatre Department. As a Chamber Musician, Miles is a founding member of the TraverSura Duo (flute and piano) and Duo MezzoPiano (mezzo-soprano and piano). Sutton served as a Teaching Assistant at Washington State University while earning his Master of Arts in Music and was the Treble Choir accompanist, the Concert Choir accompanist, collaborator for student recitals, and instructor of class piano. He is pursuing postgraduate studies with Maria McGarry, pianist and professor at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.