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.

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…