Question 1

What is the Piano Academy Eppan?

Accepted Answer

The Piano Academy Eppan is a piano academy for young talented pianists from all over the world. During the academy, not only masterclasses but also various concerts are organized. Several important prizes are also awarded.

Question 2

What is the Michelangeli Concert?

Accepted Answer

The Michelangeli Concert is the grand finale of the Piano Academy Eppan: here the 6 finalists perform to win the Michelangeli Prize worth 8,000 €, provided by the City of Eppan.

Question 3

Where can I reserve and buy concert tickets?

Accepted Answer

Tickets for the Michelangeli Concert can be purchased online. Follow the link on the concert page of the website. In any case tickets can be purchased also directly at box office on the evening of the performance.

Question 4

Are there any other prizes?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the Michelangeli Prize, the following prizes will be awarded:
- KulturKontakt Eppan Prize worth 4,000 €
- Audience Prizes worth 3,000 €, sponsored by the Rotary Club Bolzano-Bozen
- Special Prize for a recital in the following KulturKontakt Eppan concert season, sponsored by the Volksbank

Question 5

How are the 6 finalists selected?

Accepted Answer

The 6 best participants will be chosen by the masterclass-lecturers and will perform at the Michelangeli Concert where they have a chance to win various prizes.

Question 6

Are there any other concerts?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the Michelangeli concert, the participants will perform at the "Piano Academy Open Concert" at the Lansehaus Eppan. Here the audience can listen to these excellent pianists and enter or leave the hall during the applause.

Question 7

Who was Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli?

Accepted Answer

Michelangeli was a famous Italian pianist who gave unforgettable masterclasses in Eppan in the 1960s. Through the Piano Academy Eppan, this tradition lives on until today.

Question 8

What are masterclasses?

Accepted Answer

The skill, advice and knowledge of an experienced master is of very great value, especially for young pianists. That is why they come to Eppan from all over the world to be taught by internationally renowned lecturers.

Question 9

Where do the master classes take place?

Accepted Answer

The masterclasses take place in Eppan, in the music school "Leonhard von Call".

Question 10

Are the masterclasses open to the public?

Accepted Answer

The masterclasses are open to the public. For further information please contact: info@pianoacademy-eppan.com