Pavel Gililov Looks Forward to This Year's Clavicologne Festival

Pavel Gililov, a renowned pianist and educator, brings his wealth of experience and expertise to this year's Clavicologne festival, offering young musicians invaluable opportunities to learn and grow. As a former Artistic Director and influential figure in the classical music world, his participation promises to elevate the festival's masterclasses and inspire the next generation of pianists.

The highly anticipated Clavicologne festival is set to welcome some of the most esteemed professors in the world of music to lead masterclasses for the next generation of talented musicians. Among these distinguished figures is Pavel Gililov, who will be joining the esteemed panel of mentors. Having previously served as the Artistic Director of the festival, Gililov has been an integral part of Clavicologne's history, and young musicians attending this year’s festival will be fortunate to benefit from his experience and wisdom.

“I am looking forward to this year’s Clavicologne,” says Gililov. “Over the past few years, the festival has only grown stronger, and I’m truly eager for the students to experience everything that has been prepared for them.”

Born in the Soviet Union, Pavel Gililov’s exceptional musical talent was discovered early on by Dmitry Kabalevsky. In 1972, while still a student, he won the prestigious Moscow National Piano Competition. His success continued in 1975 when he received a prize at the renowned International Chopin Competition in Warsaw.

From 1982 until his retirement in 2013, Gililov was a professor of piano at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne. He is also a professor at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Throughout his illustrious career, Gililov has been a prominent figure in the music world, hosting masterclasses across Europe and the Far East, and serving as the Chairman of the Jury and Artistic Director of the International Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn.

Regarded as one of the most influential piano experts of his generation, Gililov has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous pianists over the past few decades. His performances across the globe and his numerous CD recordings have earned critical acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. Gililov has been invited to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berliner Festspiele, the Wiener Festwochen, the Edinburgh and Schleswig-Holstein Festivals, and the International Music Festival of Buenos Aires.

In addition to his solo career, Pavel Gililov is deeply committed to chamber music. Since 1997, he has been the artistic director of the “Sommerclassics” international chamber music festival, further solidifying his position as one of the key figures in classical music today.

As Clavicologne continues to evolve and grow, Gililov’s involvement promises to bring invaluable insights and inspiration to the next generation of pianists. With his unparalleled experience and passion for music, the festival will undoubtedly be an extraordinary experience for all involved.