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MUSIC BAND
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BIOGRAPHY
Olivèr Joakim
Pajor
Olivér Joakim Pajor began his musical studies in his hometown of Hatvan, where early success in competitions and concerts confirmed his dedication to music. He later continued his education at the Szent István Király Music Secondary School under the guidance of Vera Várhalmi.
During his high school years, he won 3rd Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Szeged and later 3rd Prize at the Danubia Talents International Competition. In 2021, he was admitted to the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, studying classical piano with Fülöp Ránki and István Gulyás.
During his BA studies, he received several international distinctions, including 2nd Prize at the 2022 Orbetello Junior Piano Competition, 2nd Prize and the Special Award for Best Debussy Performance at the Vitezslav Novák Competition, and 1st Prize at the 2023 Subotica International Piano Competition.
After graduating in 2024, he continued with a Master’s degree at the Liszt Academy, studying with László Borbély and Fülöp Ránki. His performances have included appearances at the Hungarian Academy in Rome and the Solti Hall, where he performed Enescu’s Sonata in F-sharp minor. In 2025, he received a Special Prize at the Ankara International Piano Competition.
He has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians including Barnabás Kelemen, Kenji Watanabe, Pasqual Iannone, Frédérique Lagarde, and William Grant Naboré. Alongside his concert activity, he teaches at the Ernő Dohnányi Music School in Budapest. In 2026, his debut solo album, The Night, was released by Hunnia Records, and he performed his MA diploma concert in the Grand Hall of the Liszt Academy of Music.