Piano composer Julia Thomsen is beginning the year with momentum. Fresh off a World Entertainment Award nomination for her piece “Romantic Embrace,” the London musician is releasing “Forever,” a composition built around piano and live strings.
Thomsen has established herself as a notable figure in contemporary classical and neoclassical music, with over 18 million Spotify streams backing up her growing reputation. Her approach takes traditional piano composition and updates it for modern listeners, creating pieces that feel accessible without losing depth.
Her music has been broadcast on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio 3, and BBC Radio 4. Programming teams at Sky Sports Italia, Channel 4, and Apple TV have also selected her compositions for their shows.
The World Entertainment Award nomination places her “Romantic Embrace” in the Best New Age Song category alongside other creators working across different entertainment genres.
As British composers work to gain recognition in a space where international artists often dominate, Thomsen’s streaming numbers and media placements suggest audiences are ready for what UK talent has to offer in this genre.