Today Aidan Mikdad was awarded ‘The Queen’s commendation for excellence’ at his graduation ceremony from the Royal Academy of Music. This prize is a gift of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the Royal Academy of Music, and is given to praise the best all-round student of the year.

The fourth edition of the Bicentenary Prize, founded in 2020 to celebrate the Academy’s 200th anniversary and the talent of its students, has been won by pianist Aidan Mikdad.

My debut album (The Scriabin Ravel Connection) has been released on Friday 2 December. I am happy to have been awarded the Qobuzissime prize for my debut album. Thank you to everyone at Qobuz, Outhere Music, Linn Records for the wonderful opportunity. I would also like to thank the Royal Academy of Music, and my teacher Professor Joanna MacGregor. The Album is available on all digital platforms: Qobuz, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon…