Valencia
International
Performing Arts
Summer Festival

We are thrilled to announce that Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy will be joining the VIPA 2026 Piano Faculty.

A highly respected pianist and educator, Wolfram is Professor of Piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts Mannheim and serves as Head of the Jury of the International German Piano Award. Renowned for his inspiring teaching and artistic insight, he has mentored numerous prize-winning pianists while maintaining an active international career as both a soloist and chamber musician.

We are delighted to have him in Valencia this summer and are confident that his experience and musical vision will make this year’s edition even more inspiring for our students.

Please join us in giving Wolfram a warm VIPA welcome!

VIPA Composition Concert Series · Ateneo Musical del Puerto

A showcase of contemporary music featuring world-renowned ensembles, outstanding percussionists, and the premieres of works by the composers of VIPA Composition 2026.

Programme

• Saturday, July 18 · 7:00 PM – VICE Ensemble + Llopico & Moliner Percussion Duo · Concert 1
• Monday, July 20 · 7:00 PM – Mivos Quartet · Concert 1
• Thursday, July 23 · 7:00 PM – VICE Ensemble · Concert 2
• Friday, July 24 · 7:00 PM – Mivos Quartet · Concert 2

VIPA Piano Concert Festival · Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània

A series of evening recitals featuring distinguished guest artists and outstanding young pianists from around the world in the unique setting of the Gothic Cloister of the Centre del Carme.

Program

• July 7 · 10:00 PM – Opening Concert: Sebastian Picht, winner of the VIPA International Piano Competition 2025, performs works by Beethoven, Scriabin and Ravel.
• July 8 · 10:00 PM – VIPA Piano Recital: Selected performances by VIPA Piano participants
• July 9 · 10:00 PM – Vicente Huerta, violin & Carlos Amat, piano: Works by Beethoven and César Franck.
• July 10 · 10:00 PM – VIPA Piano Recital: Selected performances by VIPA Piano participants.
• July 11 · 10:00 PM – Andrés Barrios, Flamenco Piano guest recital
• July 14 · 10:00 PM – VIPA Piano Recital: Selected performances by VIPA Piano participants.
• July 15 · 10:00 PM – VIPA Piano Recital: Selected performances by VIPA Piano participants.
• July 16 · 10:00 PM – VIPA Piano Closing Concert: Featuring the winners of the VIPA International Piano Competition 2026

We are delighted to welcome Michail Lifits to the VIPA 2026 Piano Faculty.

Winner of the 57th Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, Michail Lifits has established himself as one of the most distinguished pianists of his generation. He has performed at many of the world’s leading concert halls—including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw—and has appeared as a soloist with renowned orchestras across Europe. An exclusive Decca Classics artist, he is equally celebrated for his solo, chamber music and teaching activities.

We are honoured to welcome Michail to Valencia and look forward to an inspiring week of music-making with our students.

Welcome to the VIPA family, Michail!