Born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is earning a reputation as a promising young artist. Recognized for the communicative power and thoughtfulness of his interpretations, “…he projects a distinctive musical personality that imbues even the most routine passagework with character and individuality” (Calgary Herald).
Jaeden has performed alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, the Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE, the Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla and the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa, among others. He has appeared in such venues as Wigmore Hall in London, Weill Recital Hall in New York, Salle Cortot in Paris, and the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid.
Jaeden earned First Prize at the Hilton Head, Maria Canals and Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competitions. He studied at The Juilliard School under Yoheved Kaplinsky and the University of British Columbia under Corey Hamm. He is now a student of Jacob Leuschner and Benedetto Lupo.