Canadian pianist Paul Stewart made his orchestral debut in 1981 with the Toronto Symphony, as a last-minute substitute for an indisposed pianist. The Toronto Star critic recognized a major talent (“…a strong reading…he brought to the Grieg Concerto a spirit of zestful tension…”) and a re-engagement to perform Tchaikovsky's First Concerto was hailed as “brawny and convincing…there was an overriding solidity and power to his playing that made it the most satisfying of the evening.” Since then, Mr Stewart has established an enviable career as one of Canada’s busiest and most sought-after pianists.

Paul Stewart (born 7 October, 1964 in Manchester) is an English former professional footballer who played for the full England side.