'finely judged detail, expansiveness and lots of heart' The Guardian

Ian Buckle maintains a varied freelance career as soloist, chamber musician, orchestral pianist and teacher. He is Artistic Director of Pixels Ensemble.

He enjoys longstanding associations with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the John Wilson Orchestra, appearing as soloist on numerous occasions; and has played concertos with the Royal Philharmonic, Opera North and Sinfonia Viva. He has been the pianist in Ensemble 10/10 since its inception and regularly plays orchestral piano in the BBC Philharmonic.

He frequently collaborates with poets and readers including Andrew Motion, Roger McGough and Deryn Rees-Jones; in recitals of piano music and poetry: Shropshire and Other Lads, a celebration of A. E. Housman; Anthem for Doomed Youth, a commemoration of World War One; and Philip Larkin’s England.

Ian teaches at the University of Liverpool, examines with ABRSM and is co-Artistic Director at Stapleford Granary.