Leeds-based pianist and composer Simeon Walker has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in contemporary piano music, with his work regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM and streamed over 50 million times worldwide.

A prolific live performer, Walker tours extensively across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with artists including Neil Cowley, Submotion Orchestra, Erland Cooper and LYR, and appearing at Latitude Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, Manchester Jazz Festival and SXSW London. His composition ‘Reverie’ featured on the first official Piano Day compilation (2022) alongside Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds and Chilly Gonzales.

Beyond his own work, Simeon is an accomplished composer, performer, arranger and session musician, collaborating across musical genres and interdisciplinary art, dance and theatre projects. He sits on the Musicians’ Union Live Advisory Board and the Featured Artists Coalition Artist Council, and in 2018 he founded Brudenell Piano Sessions, a live music series celebrating original piano-centred music, which he continues to curate.

Drawing on a classical foundation and a deep appreciation for jazz, ambient and experimental forms, Simeon’s performances move between hushed introspection and expansive grandeur. The piano becomes a meeting place, where shared musical experiences foster dialogue, connection and community through intimate, emotionally direct performances, defined by a uniquely delicate touch.

“A singular and enchanting hour” – The Fringe Review

“Sublime, assured and immersive compositions” – SY Gigs

“Remarkable stage presence and command of the instrument “ – Modellbahn Music

“For those who aren’t generally fans of classical music, this new movement offers a modern take that reconnects us with the beauty of the piano and how composers like Simeon Walker can use it in different ways to convey what it is that makes us human” – Louder Than War

A new autumn season of FREE Wednesday lunchtime concerts at Tŷ Pawb

9/9/26
1pm
Rufus Edwards (Piano)

23/9/26
1pm
Nova Saxophone Quartet

7/10/26
1pm
Simeon Walker
(Piano)

28/10/26
1pm
Dominic Downs
(Piano)

11/11/26
1pm
Cambrian Harps: Katie Hedley
(Telyn / Harp)