The potential of the very young pianists is nowadays unbelievable. At the age of 14 or 16 they are already professional pianists. Nevertheless, a new international experience and the contact with a different musical environment can be very helpful for their artistic and cultural development.

As a part of the PIANO ACADEMY EPPAN, a JUNIOR ACADEMY for specially gifted pianist under 18 will take place in Eppan in the week before Eastern. There is no lower age limit. 8 talented young pianists from all over the world will be invited to Eppan (South Tirol, Italy) to attend a 3 days masterclass with Prof. Andrea Bonatta and to perform in public concerts on April 2 and 4, 2012 in the Raiffeisen Forum Lanserhaus.

The masterclass is free of charge and the participants will receive a travel allowance of € 300.
3 Junior Prizes of € 1,000 each, given by the City of Eppan, will be awarded. The winners will be chosen by the public who will be attending both concerts. One of the 3 winners could be directly invited to the Masterclass of the PIANO ACADEMY EPPAN in September 2012.