Masterclasses & Teachers
The Masterclasses of the PIANO ACADEMY EPPAN 2026 will be held by Michel Béroff, Henri Sigfridsson and Andrea Bonatta. Participants will take one lesson of 60 minutes with each Professor. Different works are requested for the 3 lessons. The Masterclasses will take place at the Music School “Leonhard von Call” in Eppan.
Michel Béroff
MICHEL BÉROFF is one of the most distinguished French pianists of his generation, internationally acclaimed for his virtuosity and refined musical intelligence. Born in Épinal, France, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he graduated at the age of 13 with several premier prizes. His early career was marked by winning the Olivier Messiaen Competition, leading to a close artistic collaboration with the composer and establishing him as a leading interpreter of Messiaen’s works.
Béroff has performed with major orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, and Orchestre de Paris, working with conductors including Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez, and Seiji Ozawa. His repertoire spans from classical to contemporary music, with a special focus on French composers. Alongside his concert career, he has been deeply committed to teaching, notably as professor at the Paris Conservatoire, and regularly gives masterclasses worldwide.
Henri Sigfridsson
Henri Sigfridsson is a Finnish pianist of outstanding artistic stature, widely recognized for his powerful interpretations and refined musical approach. Born in Turku, Finland, he studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and later in Cologne, where he further developed his pianistic and interpretative profile. His international career gained significant momentum after winning the Beethoven Competition in Bonn, which established him as a prominent voice in the classical and romantic repertoire.
Sigfridsson has appeared with leading orchestras and at major festivals throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, collaborating with renowned conductors and chamber music partners. His repertoire ranges from Bach and Beethoven to 20th-century and contemporary works, with a particular depth in the German-Austrian tradition. Alongside his concert career, he is a dedicated pedagogue and serves as professor at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, where he mentors young pianists and regularly gives masterclasses internationally.
Andrea Bonatta
ANDREA BONATTA is one of the most outstanding Italian pianists and a successful conductor. He recorded the complete piano work by Brahms as well as many other CD by Liszt and Schubert getting top critical reviews. His book about the piano work by Brahms is considered a milestone in this field. He has played in the most prestigious concert halls in the world and has conducted important orchestras in Europe and Asia.
Bonatta is jury member of the most prestigious international competitions., such as Liszt-Utrecht, Scriabin-Moscow, Beethoven-Bonn, Géza Anda-Zurich, Van Cliburn-Texas, Rubinstein-Tel Aviv, Cleveland (Jury Chairman), Sendai and many others. He also gave masterclasses all around the world. He has been for many years the Artistic Director of the Busoni Competition in Bolzano, is Artistic Adviser of the Liszt Competition in Utrecht, Honorary Professor of the Shanghai Conservatory and founder of the Piano Academy Eppan. He also gives regularly masterclasses at the Talent Music Master Courses in Brescia.