MICHAEL DE HUY

Personal Profile

A prize-winning Australian musician of Chinese-Vietnamese heritage, Michael de Huy is an artist of rare multi-disciplinary sovereignty, recognized within international classical circuits as a compelling conductor, concert pianist, and composer. His artistic signature is defined by a comprehensive command of musical architecture, allowing him to navigate seamlessly between the precision of traditional European symphonic performance and the fluid boundaries of contemporary composition.

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Currently based in Spain, Michael recently graduated with highest honors from the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona. He completed his Master’s degree on a full academic scholarship under the tutelage of Àlex Alguacil, achieving a flawless, perfect score in his final graduation recital.

Expanding his versatile artistry into the elite tier of orchestral direction, he is now undertaking advanced conducting studies under Maestro Salvador Brotons at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC).

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Laurels, Awards, and Distinctions

Michael’s career trajectory and international profile are defined by a distinguished portfolio of competitive prizes and foundation accolades:

• Second Prize | 2026 Alain Marinaro International Piano Competition (France)

• First Prize | 2023 VIPA International Piano Competition (Spain)

• First Prize | 2023 SCM Piano Concerto Competition

• First Prize | 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod Concerto Competition

• Finalist | 2024 Australian National Piano Award

• Recipient | 2023 Theme & Variation Foundation National Piano Award

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Patronage and Fellowships

Michael’s ongoing international residencies, advanced European directorship studies, and global performance developments are sustained by several premier competitive grants and institutional endowments:

• SCM George & Margaret Henderson Travelers Scholarship – Multi-year fellow, backed by six consecutive annual traveling scholarships to support his continuous European residency and artistic research.

• Mendelssohn Scholarship – Awarded by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

• St Andrew’s College Major Music Scholarship – Continuous collegiate honors scholar and grant recipient.

• Create NSW – Professional Development Grant Recipient.

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