Introducing The Artistic Director of The Accordi Musicali Academy: Giuliano Mazzoccante
Registrations for Accordi Musicali Academy are officially open. Apply now for the chance to join this groundbreaking affair, taking place from the 2nd of July to the 12th of August 2025, offering exceptional classical music education in the captivating region of Abruzzo.
An exclusive establishment for aspiring musicians, The Accordi Musicali Academy is back for its 2025 iteration, offering world-class education in the breathtaking surroundings of Italy’s Abruzzo region. Helmed by President Konstantin Ishkhanov with renowned contemporary composer Alexey Shor serving as resident composer, the festival's artistic director is none other than master pianist Giuliano Mazzoccante, a maestro deeply passionate about the development of classical music and the arts, overseeing other events and venues as well, such as the Music & Art International Academy, Chieti Classica International Music Festival and Teatro Marrucino.
A graduate of Conservatory “L. Cherubini” in Florence and the International School of Chamber Music in Duino, Giuliano Mazzoccante has won more than 50 national and international competitions, including “M. Clementi” in Florence, “Agorà 80″ in Rome, “F. Liszt” in Lucca, and “Città di Stresa”, which he was awarded in prestigious competitions such as “International Music Tournament”, “Prix Venice”, “Ecomusic”, among others. Acting as a major soloist and chamber musician at prominent international venues across Europe, the USA and Asia, he is regularly invited to present concerts and masterclasses at acclaimed venues and festivals such as “Mozarteum” in Salzburg, “ClaviCologne Festival” in Germany, “Malta International Music Festival”, etc.
He has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as Camerata Baltica, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonica Abruzzese, Sinfonica di Lecce, Sinfonica di Bari, and Solisti Aquilani, as well as plays with prestigious musicians such Karl Leister, Francesco Manara and Fabrizio Meloni, etc. Mazzoccante's notable record productions range from solo repertoires and chamber music to a soloist with an orchestra, featuring recordings for Camerata Tokyo, Dynamic, Wide Classique, DAD Records, Da Vinci Classics, Radio Vatican, Radio Bavaria, and many more.
In 2025, he will bring his extensive expertise to The Accordi Musicali Academy, taking place from the 2nd of July to the 12th of August, by organising masterclasses in violin, piano and cello conducted by internationally renowned professors to lead participants on an innovatory musical journey. Register now to join!