Top prizewinner of international piano competitions ‘Top of the World’ (2013) and Manhattan (2016), Emanuel Rimoldi initially studied piano and composition at the ‘G. Verdi’ Conservatory in Milan. He continued with postgraduate studies at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow with Elissò Virsaladze and attended masterclasses with Yoffe, Petrushansky and Ashkenazy. He has received outstanding reviews in such publications as the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Leipziger Volkszeitung, Hamburger Abendblatt, MusicWeb International and Daily Music, and has performed in many of the most prestigious halls and festivals in Europe.

‘He combines in his playing youthful freshness and vitality with a maturity well beyond his age’ Paul Badura-Skoda

‘This young pianist is not only an extraordinary technician, but moreover, he is a real musician, having a very strong personality, intelligence and capacity to underline details – he is capable of building and communicating a real vision of music. His marvellous way of playing creates touching emotions and sensations that strike you deeply. Which is why he is so good’ Süddeutsche Zeitung