EPIFANIO COMIS

The role

Beyond the stage

A competition to direct, international juries, awards and a festival still to be born.

Artistic direction

The Ljubljana competition

Artistic directorComis leads the Ljubljana Festival International Piano Competition, among the most important piano competitions in Europe.
A reputationThe role confirms his standing as an educator of excellence and his devotion to emerging musical talent.
A say in itFrom the directorship he helps create a stimulating setting for young pianists.
For young pianistsThe task is to create a stimulating setting for those starting out at the piano.
Comis conducts in profile, body leaning forward and hands joined ahead of him, strings and brass behind in a hall with pale gilded pillars

The juries

Choosing who comes next

On the juriesHe sits on the juries of high-level music competitions, where new talent is found.
A critical eyeHis experience and critical eye are precious to the new generations of musicians.
Guidance and supportThose who enter those competitions find in him a guide and a support.
Beyond discoveryIt is not only about discovering: it is a contribution to the growth of the global music community.
A networkHe always seeks ways to support young artists and to build a network of professionals who help one another.
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The conductor with both arms raised before a hall of decorated boxes, microphones and orchestra around him

The awards

Honours and titles

Honorary ProfessorHonorary Professor of the P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow.
International awardAmong the awards received is the Sergei Rachmaninov International Award.
What they attestThey attest his artistic command and the respect and admiration earned over the years.
A contributionThey reflect his contribution to music and to musical education.
  1. IHonorary ProfessorP.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow
  2. IISergei Rachmaninov International Award
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Posed portrait: a bald man with dark glasses and a light blue jacket, arms resting on a glossy black piano, before a red curtain in folds
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Festivals and seasons

The international invitations

The invitationsHe has been invited to international festivals and music seasons.
Talent and visionOccasions to show the talent and the artistic vision he brings with him.
Alongside othersHe has worked with renowned musicians, contributing to events of real importance.
Muted

Coming soon

A festival for next summer

A new festivalHe is preparing a festival, planned for next summer.
Still under wrapsName and venue are not yet confirmed: more will be said once everything is settled.
A man in his sixties with glasses, dark jacket and light blue shirt, speaking on stage with open arms among chairs and music stands still empty, before a red curtain.