Meet our
Participants

Discover our participants: outstanding young pianists chosen to take part in an exceptional week of learning, performance, and musical exchange with internationally renowned artists and faculty.

Simone Zorini

Born in Milan in 2005, Simone Zorini is a classical and contemporary pianist currently completing his Master’s degree at the Milan Conservatory with Pier Francesco Forlenza.

Alongside his concert activity as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer, he has collaborated with composers including Gabrio Taglietti and Leonardo Damiani, taking part in world premieres and exploring new musical languages and sound worlds.

Andra Bacila

Described by Silent London as “an outstanding pianist,” Andra Bacila is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Joanna MacGregor CBE, supported by a full scholarship and the Hargreaves and Ball Award.

She has performed extensively across the UK and Europe, with appearances at venues including Regent Hall, St James’s Piccadilly, and the Romanian Cultural Institute in London.

Alongside her classical concert activity, she is also active in silent film improvisation, performing at festivals in Italy and the Netherlands.

Guglielmo Larato began studying piano at the age of six and is currently part of the “Young Talents” programme at the Conservatory of Matera, where he studies with Giuseppe Greco.

Alongside his musical studies, he also attends the “Duni-Levi” Classical High School in Matera.

He has participated in numerous masterclasses and competitions, including the Steinway Piano Competition for Young Talents, and recently performed as soloist with orchestra in Matera.

Guglielmo Larato

A graduate with honours from the Milan Conservatory, Bruno is currently pursuing advanced studies at the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt in Weimar with István Lajkó and at the Scuola APM in Saluzzo with Alessandro Deljavan.

As a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer, he has appeared in Italy and across Europe, including performances in Germany, Latvia and Lithuania. Alongside his concert activity, he maintains a strong interest in transcription, composition, jazz and contemporary music.

Emilija Šoriutė

Elina Mitrousia

Born in 2007 in Klaipėda, Lithuania, Emilija Šoriutė studies piano at the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Arts in Vilnius with Gabrielė Kondrotaitė, while also receiving musicianship training with Geoffrey Simon in London.

A scholarship recipient of the Mstislav Rostropovich Foundation, she has won first prizes at international competitions across Europe and has performed at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic.

This September, she will begin her Bachelor of Music studies after receiving offers from music institutions in both London and the United States.

Born in Athens, Elina studied at the Liszt Academy in Budapest before completing a Master of Arts in Music Performance at the Zurich University of the Arts, supported by the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship.

She is currently pursuing further studies in Music Pedagogy and Piano at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with Stefan Wirth. Her musical activities span solo and chamber music performance, as well as historical keyboard instruments.

Bruno Maria Billone

Serge Moukarzel

A graduate of the Moscow State Conservatory, Serge Moukarzel is a concert pianist and pedagogue whose artistic voice is deeply influenced by the traditions of the Russian piano school.

Currently based in Morocco, he combines teaching with an active performing career as both a soloist and chamber musician. His musical journey has brought him to stages across Lebanon, Russia, Morocco and Switzerland, while his artistic interests extend beyond the standard repertoire to include the rediscovery of lesser-known works, particularly by Lebanese composers.

Anastasija Gichevska

A pianist, accompanist and chamber musician with an international career, Anastasija has performed throughout Europe and the United States, appearing at festivals including Nice Classic Festival, Piano City Pordenone and Interfest.

Winner of more than thirty prizes at international piano competitions, she has studied in Skopje, Ljubljana and Graz with Marija Gjoshevska, Aleksandar Serdar and Zuzana Niederdorfer.

Alongside her solo activity, she is co-founder of Duo Resonantia, recipient of the Jakov Gotovac Prize in 2025, and recently joined the Swiss Opern Studio as a piano accompanist.

Eļzana Šaripova

Currently in her third year of studies at the Jāzepa Vītola Latvian Academy of Music, Eļzana recently made her debut with the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, performing a piano concerto by Maurice Ravel.

She has also worked as accompanist in Francis Poulenc’s opera La Voix humaine. A prizewinner at several international competitions, she has received awards at the VII Vilnius International Youth Music Competition “Premio Scarlatti”, “Ineses Galantes Talanti”, and the Ilze Graubiņa Piano Competition.

Zeju Fan

Based in London, Zeju Fan is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music as a full scholarship student. He has performed at venues across the city, including St John’s Smith Square, and recently gave recitals at St Andrew Holborn and St Mary-le-Bow.

His repertoire centres on the works of Beethoven, Liszt and Ligeti, reflecting a particular interest in structural clarity and virtuosity.

Alongside his solo career, he is also active in chamber music and contemporary repertoire.

Tommaso Ludovico Grassi

Born in Reggio Emilia in 2004 into a family of musicians, Tommaso Ludovico Grassi began studying piano at the age of six before continuing his musical education at the Milan Conservatory, where he currently studies with Alfonso Chielli.

He has performed at prestigious venues and festivals including the Milan Conservatory’s Sala Puccini, Piano City Milano, the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, and the Ticino Musica Festival. Since 2025, he has been pursuing advanced studies at the Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo with Mariangela Vacatello, while continuing to refine his artistry through masterclasses with distinguished musicians.

Tom Domani

Born in Israel in 2001, Tom Domani began his musical studies with Rita Gotlibovich before continuing his education at the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana with Nora Doallo and Sandro D’Onofrio.
He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar under the guidance of Prof. Ben Kim. An accomplished soloist and chamber musician, he has been awarded top prizes at the Città di San Donà International Piano Competition and the Sobrio International Piano Competition.

His concert career has taken him to prestigious stages across Europe, with recent highlights including his debut with the Jena Philharmonic in 2025 and performances in Japan as part of the Takamatsu International Piano Competition in 2026.