Andrea Padova, first prize winner of the 1995 J.S. Bach International Piano Competition, has been described as “one of the most interesting figures on the contemporary piano scene” by Insound magazine, which named him the best Italian pianist in 2008.
He has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the U.N. Auditorium in New York, the Washington Performing Arts Society, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, the Wiener Musikverein, Munich’s Gasteig, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Accademia di S. Cecilia in Rome.
Lauded by eminent musicologist Harold C. Schonberg as one of the most innovative interpreters of Bach (“strong personality, conviction, freedom, style”), Padova is equally renowned for his performances of Classical and Romantic repertoire. His vast repertoire includes over sixty piano concertos, from Bach’s complete concertos to works of the 20th century.
Padova has also made significant contributions to contemporary music, collaborating with composers such as Pierre Boulez and Leonard Bernstein. As a composer, he has won numerous international prizes, including the Wiener Wettbewerb für neue Musik, the “A. Casella” Award at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, the Wiener Masters, as well as the “Malipiero,” “G. Contilli,” and “MusMA” competitions.
His extensive discography includes recordings for Decca, Stradivarius, BMG, Ewe Classics Japan, Limen Music, and Bam. His 1997 recording of Bach’s Fantasias was selected by CD Classics as one of the best piano CDs of the year, alongside recordings by Schiff and Perahia. His 2005 album dedicated to Ferruccio Busoni received critical acclaim and was compared to Rubinstein’s legendary 1934 recording. His 2010 CD of Robert Schumann’s rare works and masterpieces was praised for its “unsurpassed mastery” (MF).
Padova’s 2015 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was hailed for its “beautiful tonality and emotionally sensitive playing” (Fanfare), and his live performance was described by The Washington Post as “exceeding the limits of human possibility.” He is currently recording Mozart's complete piano sonatas, a project that includes live performances alternating with readings from the composer’s letters, forming a major multi-year endeavor.
In addition to his work in the Baroque and Classical repertoires, Andrea Padova has recently gained recognition as an interpreter of Liszt, performing numerous paraphrases and transcriptions of works by Wagner, Verdi, and other Italian opera composers. His performances have been described as “astonishing and breathtaking” (Il Quotidiano).
A distinguished educator, Padova is a Professor of Piano and Historical Piano at the Conservatory of Parma, Italy, and is frequently invited to give masterclasses in both piano and composition, with engagements in Europe, United States and Japan.Andrea Padova, first prize winner of the 1995 J.S. Bach International Piano Competition, has been described as “one of the most interesting figures on the contemporary piano scene” by Insound magazine, which named him the best Italian pianist in 2008.
He has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the U.N. Auditorium in New York, the Washington Performing Arts Society, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, the Wiener Musikverein, Munich’s Gasteig, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Accademia di S. Cecilia in Rome.
Lauded by eminent musicologist Harold C. Schonberg as one of the most innovative interpreters of Bach (“strong personality, conviction, freedom, style”), Padova is equally renowned for his performances of Classical and Romantic repertoire. His vast repertoire includes over sixty piano concertos, from Bach’s complete concertos to works of the 20th century.
Padova has also made significant contributions to contemporary music, collaborating with composers such as Pierre Boulez and Leonard Bernstein. As a composer, he has won numerous international prizes, including the Wiener Wettbewerb für neue Musik, the “A. Casella” Award at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, the Wiener Masters, as well as the “Malipiero,” “G. Contilli,” and “MusMA” competitions.
His extensive discography includes recordings for Decca, Stradivarius, BMG, Ewe Classics Japan, Limen Music, and Bam. His 1997 recording of Bach’s Fantasias was selected by CD Classics as one of the best piano CDs of the year, alongside recordings by Schiff and Perahia. His 2005 album dedicated to Ferruccio Busoni received critical acclaim and was compared to Rubinstein’s legendary 1934 recording. His 2010 CD of Robert Schumann’s rare works and masterpieces was praised for its “unsurpassed mastery” (MF).
Padova’s 2015 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was hailed for its “beautiful tonality and emotionally sensitive playing” (Fanfare), and his live performance was described by The Washington Post as “exceeding the limits of human possibility.” He is currently recording Mozart's complete piano sonatas, a project that includes live performances alternating with readings from the composer’s letters, forming a major multi-year endeavor.
In addition to his work in the Baroque and Classical repertoires, Andrea Padova has recently gained recognition as an interpreter of Liszt, performing numerous paraphrases and transcriptions of works by Wagner, Verdi, and other Italian opera composers. His performances have been described as “astonishing and breathtaking” (Il Quotidiano).
A distinguished educator, Padova is a Professor of Piano and Historical Piano at the Conservatory of Parma, Italy. Often invited to give masterclasses in piano and composition around the world, he has served as President of the Jury or as a juror at the “J.S. Bach International Piano Competition,” the “S. Thalberg” (Naples), the “E. Porrino” (Cagliari), the “Liszt-Zanfi” (Parma), and the “Città di Osimo” International Piano Competitions.
He has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the U.N. Auditorium in New York, the Washington Performing Arts Society, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, the Wiener Musikverein, Munich’s Gasteig, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Accademia di S. Cecilia in Rome.
Lauded by eminent musicologist Harold C. Schonberg as one of the most innovative interpreters of Bach (“strong personality, conviction, freedom, style”), Padova is equally renowned for his performances of Classical and Romantic repertoire. His vast repertoire includes over sixty piano concertos, from Bach’s complete concertos to works of the 20th century.
Padova has also made significant contributions to contemporary music, collaborating with composers such as Pierre Boulez and Leonard Bernstein. As a composer, he has won numerous international prizes, including the Wiener Wettbewerb für neue Musik, the “A. Casella” Award at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, the Wiener Masters, as well as the “Malipiero,” “G. Contilli,” and “MusMA” competitions.
His extensive discography includes recordings for Decca, Stradivarius, BMG, Ewe Classics Japan, Limen Music, and Bam. His 1997 recording of Bach’s Fantasias was selected by CD Classics as one of the best piano CDs of the year, alongside recordings by Schiff and Perahia. His 2005 album dedicated to Ferruccio Busoni received critical acclaim and was compared to Rubinstein’s legendary 1934 recording. His 2010 CD of Robert Schumann’s rare works and masterpieces was praised for its “unsurpassed mastery” (MF).
Padova’s 2015 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was hailed for its “beautiful tonality and emotionally sensitive playing” (Fanfare), and his live performance was described by The Washington Post as “exceeding the limits of human possibility.” He is currently recording Mozart's complete piano sonatas, a project that includes live performances alternating with readings from the composer’s letters, forming a major multi-year endeavor.
In addition to his work in the Baroque and Classical repertoires, Andrea Padova has recently gained recognition as an interpreter of Liszt, performing numerous paraphrases and transcriptions of works by Wagner, Verdi, and other Italian opera composers. His performances have been described as “astonishing and breathtaking” (Il Quotidiano).
A distinguished educator, Padova is a Professor of Piano and Historical Piano at the Conservatory of Parma, Italy, and is frequently invited to give masterclasses in both piano and composition, with engagements in Europe, United States and Japan.Andrea Padova, first prize winner of the 1995 J.S. Bach International Piano Competition, has been described as “one of the most interesting figures on the contemporary piano scene” by Insound magazine, which named him the best Italian pianist in 2008.
He has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the U.N. Auditorium in New York, the Washington Performing Arts Society, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, the Wiener Musikverein, Munich’s Gasteig, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Accademia di S. Cecilia in Rome.
Lauded by eminent musicologist Harold C. Schonberg as one of the most innovative interpreters of Bach (“strong personality, conviction, freedom, style”), Padova is equally renowned for his performances of Classical and Romantic repertoire. His vast repertoire includes over sixty piano concertos, from Bach’s complete concertos to works of the 20th century.
Padova has also made significant contributions to contemporary music, collaborating with composers such as Pierre Boulez and Leonard Bernstein. As a composer, he has won numerous international prizes, including the Wiener Wettbewerb für neue Musik, the “A. Casella” Award at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, the Wiener Masters, as well as the “Malipiero,” “G. Contilli,” and “MusMA” competitions.
His extensive discography includes recordings for Decca, Stradivarius, BMG, Ewe Classics Japan, Limen Music, and Bam. His 1997 recording of Bach’s Fantasias was selected by CD Classics as one of the best piano CDs of the year, alongside recordings by Schiff and Perahia. His 2005 album dedicated to Ferruccio Busoni received critical acclaim and was compared to Rubinstein’s legendary 1934 recording. His 2010 CD of Robert Schumann’s rare works and masterpieces was praised for its “unsurpassed mastery” (MF).
Padova’s 2015 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was hailed for its “beautiful tonality and emotionally sensitive playing” (Fanfare), and his live performance was described by The Washington Post as “exceeding the limits of human possibility.” He is currently recording Mozart's complete piano sonatas, a project that includes live performances alternating with readings from the composer’s letters, forming a major multi-year endeavor.
In addition to his work in the Baroque and Classical repertoires, Andrea Padova has recently gained recognition as an interpreter of Liszt, performing numerous paraphrases and transcriptions of works by Wagner, Verdi, and other Italian opera composers. His performances have been described as “astonishing and breathtaking” (Il Quotidiano).
A distinguished educator, Padova is a Professor of Piano and Historical Piano at the Conservatory of Parma, Italy. Often invited to give masterclasses in piano and composition around the world, he has served as President of the Jury or as a juror at the “J.S. Bach International Piano Competition,” the “S. Thalberg” (Naples), the “E. Porrino” (Cagliari), the “Liszt-Zanfi” (Parma), and the “Città di Osimo” International Piano Competitions.