Rosemary Furness was born on May 12, 1985, in London, England. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Furness showed a natural talent for music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Furness received her formal music education at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied under renowned pianist and teacher, Maria João Pires. During her time at the academy, Furness won several awards and competitions, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Music Club Prize. After completing her studies, Furness began performing professionally, quickly gaining a reputation as a talented and dynamic pianist. She made her debut at the Wigmore Hall in London in 2008, performing a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann. The performance was met with critical acclaim, with The Guardian describing Furness as "a pianist of exceptional talent and sensitivity." Over the years, Furness has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. She has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Furness's most memorable performances was her 2012 performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra. The performance was recorded and released on CD, receiving widespread critical acclaim and earning Furness a Grammy nomination. In addition to her work as a soloist, Furness is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has collaborated with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Takács Quartet. Furness's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. She has a particular affinity for the music of Beethoven, and has performed and recorded all of his piano sonatas. Throughout her career, Furness has received numerous awards and accolades. In addition to her Grammy nomination, she has been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist Award, the BBC Music Magazine Award, and the International Classical Music Award. Despite her success, Furness remains dedicated to her craft and continues to push herself to new heights. She is known for her tireless work ethic and her commitment to bringing the beauty and power of classical music to audiences around the world.

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