Greta Benini

Prof. Greta Benini is a distinguished pianist and professor specializing in opera and lied accompaniment at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK). She holds a professorship in opera coaching and has an extensive career in musical performance, coaching, and education. Her roles include work as a repetiteur at the Wiener Kammeroper, Wiener Volksoper, and collaboration with renowned artists like Bryn Terfel and Wolfgang Holzmair.

Education:

• Graduate studies in Piano Performance (Ravenna)
• Advanced training at the Accademia Internazionale di Firenze and Incontri col Maestro Academy
• Studies at the University of Bologna and Vienna Music and Performing Arts University

Research & Performance: Focuses on interpretation techniques in German, Italian, and Spanish art song literature. Active in coaching opera productions (e.g., Mozart's Don Giovanni, Wagner's Die Walküre) and international festivals. Leader of opera masterclasses in Italy and Austria.

Awards:

• Recipient of prestigious competition prizes for lied and chamber music
• Special Prize for Opera Coaching (Belvedere Competition)

Professional Contributions: Senior Artist at Graz University of Art, faculty member of Vienna Master Courses, and collaborator with institutions like Indiana University and Sankt Goar Festival. Maintains active performance schedule in venues like Musikverein Wien and Teatro Regio di Parma.