pianist. musician. artist.
Hayden Miller is a pianist from Houston, Texas. With repertoire ranging from Louis Couperin to Alexina Louie, he often travels beyond the canon of classical music, creating interdisciplinary experiences with visual artists, writers, actors, and dancers. He currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music with Mei-Ting Sun, where he was the 2023 recipient of the WH and George Myddleton Award.
He was a 2023 YoungArts winner, and received top prizes in the Oberlin Piano Competition and Houston International Music Competition. Additionally, his performances have been featured on multiple radio programs including NPR’s Encore Houston and The Houston Hour, as well as at PianoTexas, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the International Florence Price Festival. He recently made debuts at music festivals in Italy and Finland.
Hayden takes a special interest in new music and frequently appears with the Manson Ensemble. In 2024, he took part in the first complete performance of György Kurtág’s Játékok and appeared in the Tête-à-Tête Opera Festival. He recently debuted at the Folkestone New Music Festival alongside members of the RIOT Ensemble. Composers he has worked with include Hans Abrahamsen, Augusta Read Thomas, Alexander Papp, and Yan Ee Toh.
An avid collaborator, Hayden is currently a member of the Ediva Trio, Alexander Trio, and frequently works with Olivia Gonzales. He has also collaborated with Lucy Wang (Viano String Quartet), Ryan Martin Bradshaw, and Julia Hall. Additionally, Hayden has music directed productions of Dreamgirls and Mamma Mia!.
Hayden began his studies with Piper Ward, and later studied with Jennifer Hayghe. He received a diploma in Piano Performance from the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and has also received invaluable mentorship from Edna Stern, Florian Mitrea, and Becker KB.