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MozArte International Piano Competition Aachen since 2004 is having numerous world-famous prize winners as Clair Huangci, Fabian Müller, Jayson Gillham and more.

15/06/2026

We are pleased to introduce the jury of the Mozarte International Piano Competition.

PERFORMER
Described by the press as „an endlessly fascinating artist, Ashley has appeared at many of the world’s most revered venues, both in recital and as concerto soloist. Renowned for his imaginative programming, Ashley’s repertoire spans an unusually diverse spectrum, whilst his passion for other art forms has lead to an array of creative collaborations, including multi-genre projects featuring actors, illustrators, mime artists, comedians, writers and silent film.

EDUCATOR
Ashley is one of the UK’s most highly respected educators, with vast experience of the educational sector spanning both professorial and senior management roles, including several years as Director of Music at The Menuhin School. A renowned public speaker, Ashley is in demand for his creative seminars and motivational talks, and he has served as consultant to numerous institutions, providing guidance on curricular design, departmental structure and pedagogical practice.

CREATOR
Ashley’s creative background includes over a decade as Artistic Director of the Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival, numerous curatorships for a wide range of clients, and an acclaimed stint as Artistic Director of The Menuhin Hall. Co-founder of Mash Productions, Ashley has written, presented and produced a diverse mix of creative content, from theatrical shows and children’s concerts, to podcasts and digital newletters.

14/06/2026

We are pleased to introduce the jury of MozArte.

ANDREA BONATTA is one of the most prominent Italian pianist and a successful conductor. He has given concerts all around the world. Most recent recitals and appearances with orchestra include Rome, Berlin, Moscow, Prague, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Paris, Hanoi, Tbilisi and Vilnius. He has recorded on CD Brahms’ complete works for piano as well as several other CD’s dedicated to Liszt and Schubert, getting top critical reviews: Choc/Le Monde de la Musique, FFFF/Télérama, “Best CD of the Year”/Neue Musikzeitung. His book on Brahms’ piano work is considered a milestone in this field. Andrea Bonatta has been the Artistic Director and jury Chairman of the International “F. Busoni” Piano Competition and the Vice President of the World Federation of International Music Competitions of Geneva.

Bonatta is now Artistic Adviser of the “Franz Liszt” Competition in Utrecht. He is also Honorary Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory, founder and director of the Piano Academy-Eppan and teaches regularly at the Talent Music Master Courses in Brescia. Bonatta is often invited as a jury member at the most important international competitions, such as Liszt-Utrecht, Scriabin-Moscow, SIMC-Seoul, Beethoven-Bonn, Géza Anda-Zurich, Van Cliburn-Texas, Rubinstein-Tel Aviv, Cleveland (Jury Chairman), Sendai and many others. He very much likes chamber music and has played as a duet with pianists such as Paul Badura-Skoda, Valentin Gheorghiu and Pavel Gililov, violinists like Domenico Nordio, Sergei Krylov and Georg Egger and cellists like Maria Kliegel. Andrea Bonatta gave masterclasses in Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Hannover, Cologne, Moscow, Vienna, New York, Boston and many others.

Since many years Bonatta performs Mozart Concertos conducting from the piano, which led him to face also the great symphonic repertoire. As a conductor he has worked among others with the Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza in Italy, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra in China, the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra and the KBS Symphony Orchestra in South Korea, the Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra in Georgia, and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra in Vilnius.

12/06/2026

We are pleased to introduce the jury of the MozArte International Piano Competition.

Pavel Gililov‘s exceptional musical talent was recognized and nurtured at an early age, and he received his first piano lessons from his father.

In 1961, he made his first public appearance performing Dmitri B. Kabalevsky’s Third Piano Concerto. The composer himself was so impressed by the young pianist that he helped secure Gililov’s admission to a special school for highly gifted children in St. Petersburg.

In 1972, while still a student, Gililov won the National Piano Competition of the USSR in Moscow. Three years later, he received a prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, which led to numerous concert invitations across the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries.

After completing his studies in 1976, he was appointed as a lecturer at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 1978, he emigrated from the Soviet Union, first to Austria and later to Cologne, where he continued his work as a piano professor and performer. In the same year, he also won the International Viotti Piano Competition in Vercelli, Italy.

From 1979 to 2013, Gililov served as professor of piano at the University of Music and Dance in Cologne, while maintaining an active international career as a soloist and chamber musician.

In 2005, he founded the International Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn, where he serves as jury chairman. Since 2007, he has also been a professor at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, continuing to perform worldwide both as a soloist and chamber musician, including with the Berlin Piano Quartet and the Gililov Quartet.

10/06/2026

Today we would like to introduce to you the Jury of MozArte International Piano Competition 2026.

Pavel Gililov, born 1950 in Ukraine, is an important pianist and piano teacher as well as the Artistic Director of the International Beethoven Competition in Bonn. After studying in St. Petersburg, Pavel Gililov became first prize winner of the National Piano Competition in Moscow, International Chopin Competion in Warsaw and International Viotti Piano Competition in Vercelli. Concerts have led Pavel Gililov to the Berlin Philharmonic, Musikverein Wien, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Teatro Real Madrid, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Tonhalle Zurich. Recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, EMI, Orfeo, RCA, Victor, Virgin etc. Chamber music with the Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet, Piano Trio Gililov Tretjakov Georgian. Pavel Gililov is regular chamber music partner among others of Dmitri Sitkowetsky and Mischa Maisky. Guest musician at the Salzburg Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Berliln Festwochen, Schleswig-Holstein Festival, Piano Festival Ruhr. Director of the piano class at Cologne University of Music. Juror at the Concours de Reine Elisabeth in Brussels.

As member of the Berlin Piano Quartet, Pavel Gililov played regularly on a C. Bechstein concert grand piano D 282 at the Berlin Philharmonic; several live concert recordings are available on CD. Furthermore, Pavel Gililov founded his own quartet with top-class players.

05/06/2026

🎹 Jury of the MozArte International Piano Competition

The MozArte International Piano Competition brings together a distinguished jury of renowned artists and pedagogues from around the world. United by their commitment to excellence in music, the jury members carefully evaluate each performance with professionalism, integrity, and artistic insight. Their collective expertise ensures a high-level competition experience and provides young pianists with valuable recognition on an international stage.

20/05/2026

Alink Reception at the MozArte International Piano Competition

MozArte International Piano Competition
Alink-Argerich Foundation

We are delighted to welcome all participants, jury members, professors, sponsors, and guests to the Alink Reception taking place within the framework of the MozArte International Piano Competition.

This special gathering is intended as a moment of encounter and exchange in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. It offers an opportunity for young pianists from different countries to meet one another beyond the stage, to connect with members of the jury and invited guests, and to become part of a wider international musical community.

The MozArte International Piano Competition brings together outstanding young talents, dedicated teachers, and experienced artists who share a common passion for piano music. The Alink Reception reflects this spirit by encouraging dialogue, cultural exchange, and mutual inspiration among all participants.

We are especially grateful for the continued support of the Alink-Argerich Foundation, which plays an important role in promoting excellence in piano competitions worldwide and in fostering meaningful connections within the classical music world.

We wish all guests a pleasant evening filled with inspiring conversations and a shared appreciation of music.

13/05/2026

🎹 Contemporary music meets artistic excellence at the MozArte International Piano Competition!

We are pleased to announce that a commissioned work by composer Enrico N. Czmorek has been included in the official competition repertoire. Participants may choose to perform the piece during the semifinal round as part of their program.

🏆 A special award of €500 will be presented for the most outstanding interpretation of the work, recognizing artistic individuality and creative vision.

The winner of the special prize will also be invited to perform the piece at the Gala Concert on September 4th, regardless of whether they advance to the final round of the competition.

🎼 The score can be found on the website.
⏱ Approximate duration: less than 5 minutes.

We look forward to hearing many inspiring interpretations and discovering new artistic perspectives through this exciting contemporary work.

06/05/2026

Masterclasses at the MozArte International Piano Competition & Festival 🎹

The MozArte International Piano Competition & Festival offers participants a unique artistic experience through its inspiring masterclasses, led by distinguished pianists and internationally acclaimed pedagogues.

These sessions are a cornerstone of the festival, providing young musicians and advanced students with the opportunity to work closely on interpretation, technique, tone production, and musical expression in an open and supportive environment. Each masterclass encourages individual artistic development while also offering valuable perspectives on style, phrasing, sound and stage presence.

Beyond technical refinement, the masterclasses foster a deeper understanding of the repertoire and an exchange of ideas across cultures and generations of pianists. Participants and listeners alike benefit from the high level of artistic dialogue and the shared passion for music-making.

06/05/2026

Prizes at MozArte International Piano Competition 🎹

Excellence deserves recognition - and at the MozArte International Piano Competition, outstanding artistry is rewarded with both prestigious prizes and meaningful opportunities:

🥇 1st Prize: €6,000
🥈 2nd Prize: €3,000
🥉 3rd Prize: €1,500

🎶 Audience Prize: €1,000
Kindly sponsored by Ulrich Breuer (Board Member of the Lions Club Urbs Regalis)

✨ Special Prize: €500
Awarded in honor of Inge and Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Althoff for the best interpretation of a work by Enrico N. Czmorek (score available in the “competition program” section; max. duration: 5 minutes)

🌍 Concert Engagements
Laureates will also be invited to perform in selected concerts, offering valuable stage experience and international visibility.

29/04/2026

🎹 MozArte Piano Competition - Programme Requirements

The competition programme is structured in three stages with clearly defined time limits and repertoire requirements:

1st Round (max. 12 minutes)
Participants present a free programme of their choice, allowing them to introduce their artistic profile and individual strengths within a short recital format.

Semi-final (30-35 minutes)
A longer free-choice programme, designed to demonstrate stylistic versatility and artistic maturity.

In addition, participants may choose to include an obligatory commissioned work by composer Enrico N. Czmorek (max. 5 minutes).
This contemporary piece is part of the official competition repertoire and may be performed optionally in the semi-final. A special prize of €500 will be awarded for the best interpretation. The prize winner is required to perform the work at the Gala Concert on 4 September, regardless of whether they reach the final. The score and performance guidelines will be available from 1 May.

Final
Participants perform one of the following Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart piano concertos:
• Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, KV 414
or
• Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat major, KV 449

🎶 The programme combines artistic freedom with a clear classical structure, offering each pianist the opportunity to present a coherent and convincing artistic development on stage.

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