The International renowned Jury of
the 29th International Piano Competition ‘Mauro Paolo Monopoli Prize’ 2026 Ed.
We are very excited to announce the Jury of the
29th International Piano Competition “Mauro Paolo Monopoli Prize”!
A distinguished panel of internationally renowned experts will evaluate this year’s contestants.
The jury includes:
Andreas Frölich (Germany)
Concert pianist, Professor of Piano at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Cologne
Nadia Lasserson (United Kingdom)
Concert pianist, former Professor at the Royal College of London, EPTA Organising Secretary
Michail Markov (Russia – Netherlands)
Concert Pianist, Professor of Piano at the Enschede Conservatory of Music
Herton Mikeli (Albania)
Concert Pianist Professor of Piano at the Tirana Conservatory of Music
Mario Coppola (Italy)
Concert Pianist, Professor of Piano at the Novara Conservatory of Music
Gianmarco Mulazzani (Italy)
Concert Pianist, Piano Professor and Director of the Riccione Music Institute
Francesco Monopoli (Italy)
Concert Pianist Professor of Piano Bari Conservatory of Music Artistic Director
This prestigious Competition, Member of the WFIMC of Geneve, an exceptional showcase for young talents,
will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, at the Curci Theater in Barletta, Italy.
Who can participate?
Pianists born between January 1, 1994, and January 1, 2010 Participation is completely free!
What’s at stake?
Prizes up to €16,500 and the incredible opportunity to perform with the Suoni del Sud Symphony Orchestra in the final!
How to apply?
Applications are actually closed, because we reached the maximum number of participants.
Francesco Monopoli (Italy – President)
Artistic Director Cultura e Musica G. Curci – ETS
Professor of Piano and former Director of the Conservatory of Bari – concert pianist
