13th ClaviCologne Festival in Italy

The 13th ClaviCologne Festival will be arriving in the wonderful city of Pescara, Italy, in summer 2026, for an unforgettable 5-day celebration of piano mastery, with young practitioners set to benefit from a series of inspiring masterclasses across the course of the event.

Taking place at the Conservatory of Music Luisa D'Annunzio from the 4th of August to the 8th of August, ClaviCologne 2026 will feature some of the most acclaimed pedagogues and professors in the contemporary music world, gathered together from more than 8 countries around the world for just this occasion. 

Offering a number of courses and masterclasses led by some of the most renowned pianists active today, ClaviCologne 2026 marks an unmissable opportunity for all talented pianists to get a unique glimpse into the minds of these maestros. These masters include amongst their ranks such celebrated names as Michel Beroff (France), Milana Chernyavska (Germany/Ukraine), Pietro De Maria (Italy), Pavel Gililov (Austria), Giuliano Mazzoccante (Italy), Hans-Peter Stenzl (Germany), Volker Stenzl (Germany), Armine Grigoryan (Armenia), Grigory Gruzman (Germany), Hisako Kawamura (Japan), Stefan Vladar (Austria).

Students will have the opportunity to register as either active or passive participants. The former will have the opportunity to take five different classes, while also being eligible to take part in the open masterclasses with the festival’s Special Guest Professors. Passive participants, meanwhile, will be able to sit in and listen on at an unlimited number of masterclasses across the festival’s duration.

For more info: clavicologne.com