Pietro De Maria

Pietro De Maria is a Professor of Piano at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and the Academy of Music in Pinerolo. He holds a distinguished academic and performing career, specializing in classical piano repertoire from Bach to Ligeti. Born in Venice (1967), he graduated from the Conservatory of Venice and pursued advanced studies in Geneva under Maria Tipo. His awards include First Prizes at the Tchaikovsky, Géza Anda, and Mendelssohn competitions.

• Teaching Affiliations: Mozarteum University (Salzburg), Academy of Music (Pinerolo)
• Research Focus: Baroque and Romantic piano literature, Chopin's complete works, Beethoven's sonatas/concertos

De Maria's recordings for Decca and Dynamic include Chopin's complete works, Bach's Goldberg Variations, and the Well-Tempered Clavier. His performances feature collaborations with orchestras led by conductors such as Roberto Abbado and Daniele Gatti.

• Awards: Critics' Prize (Tchaikovsky '90), Mendelssohn Award (Hamburg '97)

He serves as an academician at Santa Cecilia and actively participates in masterclasses and festivals, including the Piné Musica Festival in 2025.