Antonicelli / Viani - 03/26
This intensive masterclass is open to pianists who are preparing for competitions, entrance exams, or public performances and seek to deepen their artistic and technical skills. In a distinctive team-teaching format, each participant works individually with both instructors at the same time, gaining direct access to two complementary musical perspectives and pedagogical approaches. The collaborative setting encourages artistic dialogue and fosters a nuanced understanding of interpretation, sound, and style.
The repertoire covered spans from the Baroque to the Contemporary, with a focus on expressive clarity, technical refinement, and stylistic awareness.
Fedele Antonicelli

Fedele Antonicelli, born in 1973, studied piano in Bari with Giovanna Valente and in Saarbrücken with Thomas Duis, graduating with distinction. He furthered his training in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Benedetto Lupo, Menahem Pressler, and Aldo Ciccolini. A multiple prizewinner at national and international competitions—including the Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and Walter Gieseking Competitions—he received the Münchner Kammerorchester Special Prize at the 2002 ARD Music Competition.
As a soloist, Antonicelli has performed across Europe, North America, and Asia with orchestras such as the Bari Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra. His interpretations have been broadcast by RAI, BR, NHK, and others. He currently teaches collaborative piano at the University of Music Saar and has been dedicated to mentoring young pianists in the Ulm–Aalen region, many of whom have won top prizes at major competitions.
Fernando Viani

Fernando Viani is a versatile pianist with a broad repertoire spanning classical solo and chamber music, with a special commitment to the music of his native Argentina. His mature and expressive interpretations—marked by clarity, virtuosity, and emotional depth—have touched audiences across the globe.
He has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Argentina, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, and various South American symphonies. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Ingeborg Danz, Laurent Breuninger, Peter Eötvös, Sontraud Speidel, and Guillermo Anzorena.
Since 2012, Viani has taught piano at the Bern Conservatory and regularly gives masterclasses throughout Europe and the Americas. His students have won more than 200 prizes at national and international competitions and many now perform professionally.
The participation includes:
- 60-minute lessons (team teaching by both instructors)
- Access to practice facilities
- Participation in the final concert
- Certificate of attendance
- Open format with audience and video recording allowed