Nadia Tumiwa is an accomplished Indonesian pianist based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her musical journey began at the age of six in Indonesia with her mother. Nadia’s dedication to her craft has since blossomed into an impressive career spanning solo, collaborative, and chamber music performances. In 2020, Nadia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Classical Piano Performance from Universitas Pelita Harapan Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Amelia Santoso. She continued at Codarts University of the Arts, completing her Master of Music degree in 2024 under Nino Gvetadze and Stephane de May. Currently, she’s pursuing a Master’s degree in Music education at the Koninklijk Conservatorium with Thomas Herrmann.
Her passion for solo and chamber music repertoire has led her to collaborate with musicians across diverse styles. Since 2022, she has been a member of Essenza Ensemble, an eclectic chamber quintet based in the Netherlands. The ensemble is part of the Nederlandse Strijkkwartet Academie (NSKA) under Marc Danel's mentorship. In 2024 alongside Sammie Yam, she co-founded Sonora Quatre-Mains, a piano duet dedicated to presenting the works of female composers to wider audiences alongside traditional classical repertoire.
Her artistry and commitment have earned her recognition in numerous competitions, including first prize at the Gloriamus Piano Competition, the PAL Charity Chamber Music Award with Kuintet 428, and Most Artistry and Outstanding Performance Awards at the UPH Chamber Music Festival. In 2025, she received the Special Prize for Best Performance of Antón García Abril at XIII Antón García Abril International Chamber Music Competition together with Essenza Ensemble.
Nadia has also enriched her musicianship through masterclasses with distinguished artists such as Dr. Ayke Agus, Manfred Aust, Josef Anton Scherrer, Prof. Nigel Clayton, Dr. Imma Setiadi, Prof. Albert Tiu, Sam Haywood and Dr. Jihye Chang Sung. Additionally, she has received chamber music coaching from celebrated musicians, including Gilles Millet, Pierre Colombet, Simone Gramaglia, Gijs Kramers, and Julien Hervé.
Known for her expressive and nuanced performances, Nadia has performed at prestigious venues such as De Doelen in Rotterdam and was invited to play at the 2024 ZOOM muziekfestival. She continues to explore innovative programs as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician.