Dr. Alexander Bernstein

Alexander Bernstein has performed in 16 countries across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has earned top prizes in international competitions in the United States, Ireland, Austria, Germany, and Italy. In addition, he has attended numerous summer festivals and served as the pianist for the resident new music ensembles at the Aspen Music Festival and the Tanglewood Music Center.

A devoted advocate of new music, Alexander recorded a CD of solo piano works by Irish composer Ryan Molloy in 2015. In September 2023, he released a duo album of all original music with his wife, violinist Tara McNeill.

Alexander holds a Doctorate from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, a Master’s degree from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, and an Artist Diploma from Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University.

For the past four years, Alexander has been a full-time professor of piano at Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. He is currently transitioning into a full-time teaching position at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, beginning in September 2024.

In addition to a full teaching schedule, his upcoming concert season includes solo and concerto performances across the United States, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Alongside these performances, he will lead masterclasses, outreach programs, and composition workshops designed to foster collaboration between pianists and composers.