British pianist Andrew Wilde received second prize at the 1987 Walter W. Naumburg Foundation International Piano Competition. He studied at Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music with Richard Bakst, and later with Marta Karbownicka. His performances have included appearances with the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Hallé, and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestras. He has recorded for Conifer Records and Polskie Nagrania.