Meet the Jury – Pianofest 2025
We are proud to present our esteemed panel of piano jurors, renowned for their exceptional expertise and contributions to the world of classical music.
🇮🇹 Teresa Trevisan (Italy)
A celebrated Italian pianist and professor at the Trieste Conservatory, Teresa Trevisan is known for her deep chamber music involvement, acclaimed duo performances, and DVD recordings of rare works by Busoni, Reger, and Rachmaninoff. She has taught across Europe and served as a jury member at many international competitions.
🇦🇱 Paola Kondakci (Albania)
An internationally active pianist and chamber musician, Paola Kondakci has performed across Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. A prize-winning performer and pedagogue, she is also a composer and has collaborated with numerous world-renowned artists and orchestras. She currently teaches in Korça, Albania.
🇲🇰 Ana Gaceva (North Macedonia)
One of Macedonia’s leading pianists, Ana Gaceva is a full professor at the Faculty of Music in Skopje. With degrees from Paris, London, and Skopje, she performs globally as a soloist and chamber musician. Her dynamic artistry and interpretations have earned acclaim across prestigious festivals and stages in Europe and the USA.
🇷🇸 Dušan Suton (Serbia)
A distinguished pianist and pedagogue, Dušan Suton is known for his award-winning piano duo and for mentoring students who have received over 150 international prizes. He teaches in Knjaževac, Serbia, and is frequently recognized for his outstanding pedagogical work, including Best Teacher at Pianofest Bitola 2024.
🇲🇹 Milica Lawrence (Malta)
Founder of Malta Piano Academy and organizer of the Malta Piano Festival, Milica Lawrence is an accomplished Serbian-Maltese pianist, harpsichordist, and educator. With a doctorate in chamber music and a history of performances across Europe, North Africa, and the Balkans, she continues to contribute actively to Malta’s cultural scene.