Connor Roham
Connor Roham, an emerging pianist from San Francisco, California, has been a prizewinner in national and international piano competitions since the age of seven. Connor has performed in major concert halls across the United States and Europe, including Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, Weill Recital Hall, among others.
As a soloist, Connor has appeared with orchestras such as the Nashville Symphony, the London City Philharmonic, the Sonoma County Philharmonic, the American West Symphony, and the Livermore Symphony.
Recent highlights include performances at the Italian Nights Gala during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; the Klagenfurt Konzerthaus in Austria; the Chopin Festival XXXIX presented by the Internationale Chopin Gesellschaft in Wien at Kartause Gaming, Austria; and the San Francisco Noontime Concert Series.
Connor first gained public attention appearing on ABC7 San Francisco, ABC7 New York, and KTVU FOX 2 Morning News at the age of ten. He is a recent graduate of the Pre-College Program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is currently studying at the Paderewski Academy.
Biography & Awards
A Distinguished Voice in Modern Classical Piano
2024
Nashville Symphony Curb Concerto Competition Winner
Frédéric Chopin: Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 11; Sergei Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo & Juliet.
2024
Winner, SFCM Brian Lloyd Piano Competition
Named winner of the Brian Lloyd Piano Competition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, appearing as guest soloist for SFCM performances and special events.
2022
FEATURED SOLOIST AT STERN AUDITORIUM AND WEILL RECITAL HALL
Returned to Carnegie Hall as featured soloist at both Stern Auditorium and Weill Recital Hall in New York City.
2022
Academic Young Scholar, Davidson Institute for Profoundly Gifted Youth.
Recognized as an Academic Young Scholar by the Davidson Institute for Profoundly Gifted Youth, joining a small cohort of students selected for exceptional achievement and promise.
2021
Certified member, American Mensa.
Admitted as a certified member of American Mensa, reflecting his broad intellectual interests beyond music.
REPERTOIRE
Connor maintains an extensive repertoire spanning the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras
Connor’s repertoire includes cornerstone works by J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and early Beethoven, reflecting a strong grounding in clarity of line, structure, and style. Representative programs often feature Bach preludes and fugues, Haydn sonatas, and Classical concertos that showcase his precision and sense of proportion.
Baroque & Classical Foundations
Romantic Masterworks
20th Century & New Music
TOURS
Connor has appeared at leading halls and institutions, including Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and major symphony venues.
Apr 5, 2025
Pre-College Composer’s Seminar Concert
Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Connor performed works by contemporary pre‑college composers alongside core repertoire, highlighting his dual role as pianist and emerging composer.
Oct 28, 2023
PC Afternoon Recital
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Featured as soloist in a performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, joined by collaborative pianist Scott Pratt.
Oct 11, 2023
PC Division Recital
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Program included Romantic concerto repertoire and solo works showcasing Connor’s lyrical playing and technical command.
Apr 24, 2024
Curb Youth Symphony Side‑by‑Side Concert
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN
Appearance as winner of the Nashville Symphony Curb Concerto Competition, performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the orchestra and Curb Youth Symphony participants.
Upcoming Performances
New concerts and projects on the horizon
Connor’s upcoming season includes concerto appearances and recital engagements featuring works by Chopin, Prokofiev, and contemporary composers. Join the mailing list below to receive updates about performance dates, venues, and ticket information.