Pavel Gililov

Univ.-Prof. Pavel Gililov is a distinguished Professor of Piano at the Mozarteum University's Keyboard Department, concurrently leading piano masterclasses at the Cologne University of Music. His career spans international concert engagements with leading orchestras and artistic direction of festivals like 'Sommerclassics' in Rhineland-Palatinate since 1997.

Education highlights include early training in St. Petersburg following recognition by Dimitri Kabalevsky. Notable achievements include winning Moscow's 1972 National Piano Competition, Chopin Competition prizes, and Viotti Competition honors. His career transition to the West in 1978 expanded his global concert presence across major cultural capitals.

As an educator, Gililov organizes masterclasses across Europe and the Far East, emphasizing pedagogical excellence. His artistic leadership extends to participation in prestigious festivals like Salzburg Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, and Edinburgh Music Festival.