Edoardo Turbil is considered one of the most brilliant Italian pianists of his generation. Praised by leading figures in the international music world, such as Paul Badura-Skoda and Solomon Mikowsky, he has been hailed as an “excellent pianist, with sensitivity and a well-developed technique” and as someone who is “able to satisfy the highest artistic expectations.” Turbil has performed as a recitalist, soloist with orchestras, and in chamber ensembles in prestigious concert halls and seasons worldwide, including the Teatro Regio in Turin, Shenzhen Concert Hall, Festival of the Two Worlds in Spoleto, Alte Oper Mozart Saal in Frankfurt, “G. Verdi” Theater in Turin, Sala Mozart of Accademia Filarmonica in Bologna, Sala della Pergola and Municipal Theater in Florence, Zunfthaus zur Waag in Zurich, Beijing Central Conservatory Recital Hall, and other cities such as San Jose, Shanghai, Santa Clara, Hong Kong, Bern, Guangzhou, Rome, etc. As concerto soloist, Turbil has been featured with the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, New Juilliard Ensemble, Orchestra Filarmonica del ‘900, Galilei Orchestra, and others. In 2011, he was invited by the European Central Bank to represent Italy at the Cultural Days Festival, performing as a soloist and in duo with cellist Miriam Prandi, alongside stars like Claudio Abbado and Uto Ughi.

Turbil’s unique and eclectic style is the result of a synthesis between the great Italian and American piano schools. His extensive repertoire, cultivated through years of experience, spans from the classics to works by lesser-performed composers such as Clementi, Sinigaglia, Villa-Lobos, Debussy, Messiaen, Granados, Albéniz, de Falla, Stockhausen, Soler, and Say. Recognized for his light touch and ability to convey vivid musical narratives through a rich palette of colors, Turbil captivates audiences, creating “an enthralling picture of a character torn by longing,” as praised by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He continually pushes boundaries and explores interpretative territories that are both unexpected and respectful, thanks to his solid and reliable technical prowess.

An acclaimed Scarlatti specialist-an expertise shaped by his formative tutelage under Maria Tipo, one of the world’s leading Scarlatti interpreters-Turbil was awarded the Prize for the Best Performance of a Baroque Work at the Chicago International Music Competition for his interpretations of Scarlatti’s sonatas. He has presented all-Scarlatti recital tours across China to great acclaim and will release an all-Scarlatti album with NCPA in 2025.

Throughout his career, Turbil has garnered numerous awards and prizes, including the Gold Medal with High Distinction at the Manhattan International Music Competition, the Third Grand Prize and the Prize for the Best Performance of a Baroque work (Scarlatti’s sonatas) at the Chicago International Music Competition, the first prize at the 28th World Music Competition in the piano solo discipline, the First Place at the American Protégé International Piano and String Competition, a nomination at the German Piano Award, the Special Prize at the “Arcangelo Speranza” International Piano Competition in Taranto, and the First Prize at the International Bach Competition in Sestri Levante (at the age of ten), among others. From 2013 to 2017, he was a recipient of the De Sono Scholarships, awarded annually to the most talented young musicians from Piedmont. In 2022, Turbil received the Melvin Johns Fellowship from Lions Club International in recognition of his tremendous contribution to humanity and the legacy of the founder, Melvin Jones. Starting from 2022, Turbil has been a recipient of the prestigious City-level Talents of Shenzhen Program.

Turbil has engaged in performance projects and collaborations with renowned artists across America, Europe, and China, including Andrea Lucchesini, Pietro De Maria, Joel Sachs, Michael Tsalka, Le Yu, Xiaogang Ye, Vasko Dukovski, Karen Kocharyan, and more. For many years, he has performed in a duo with cellist Miriam Prandi, extensively touring Europe and America. He is currently active as a chamber musician in various ensemble combinations.

Turbil’s musical training follows the rigorous and thorough Italian tradition. He began studying the piano at the age of four and, from eleven to twenty-one, studied under the internationally renowned artist Maria Tipo. Under her meticulous guidance, Turbil gained extensive performance experience and developed a vast solo repertoire. As a child, he showcased his prodigious talent on Italian national television in 1998. At the age of sixteen, he achieved the Italian Piano Diploma with top marks and honorable mention from the Alessandria State Conservatory. He further pursued his musical education at the Pinerolo Music Academy, where he honed his skills. In 2012, Turbil earned the High Specialization Diploma with top marks and honors from the Fiesole Music School, studying in the studio of renowned concert pianist Andrea Lucchesini. He continued his studies at the Ferrara State Conservatory, where he attained the Specialized Biennium with top marks and honors in 2014. In 2016, Turbil completed his Master’s Degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York under the tutelage of Russian-Cuban pedagogue Dr. Solomon Mikowsky. In 2021, Turbil graduated from The Juilliard School’s Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) CV Starr Piano Performance Program, studying with piano chair Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky. For his Juilliard DMA dissertation, Turbil conducted in-depth research on the music of the unjustly neglected Italian-Jewish composer Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) and titled his work “Leone Sinigaglia: A Rediscovery of Brahms’s Italian Apostle.” This thesis received the prestigious Richard F. French Doctoral Prize.

Turbil has released solo albums with DaVinci Records (featuring works by Brahms and Sinigaglia), Centaur Records (Prokofiev, Bach-Busoni, Villa-Lobos), and KNS Classical (Clementi and Debussy). He has also edited and published piano works by Leone Sinigaglia with DaVinci Scores. In 2025, he will release an all-Scarlatti album on NCPA.

Turbil is regularly invited to teach masterclasses at prestigious institutions such as Shenzhen Lang Lang Music World, Shanghai Polar Music Center, Shenzhen Arts School, Associazione Musicale Rospigliosi, Dongguan EGW Musician Art Center Piano, etc. He also served as a competition adjudicator for various events, including the Macao Piano Competition Finals, Shenzhen Lang Lang Music World Piano Concerto Competition, Ningbo Piano Competition, Zhuhai Piano Competition, Xiamen 4 th International Piano Competition, Guangzhou Blüthner-Internationales Festival der Musik und der dritte Deutsch-Carl Rönish Internationale Klavierwettbewerb, and many more.

Turbil has held teaching positions at The Juilliard School as Teaching Assistant/Fellow, “P. Mascagni” Livorno Conservatory as Piano Duo Visiting Professor, and “G. Verdi” Conservatory as Professor of Pianistic Practice. Since
2022, Turbil’s primary role has been teaching piano majors at the undergraduate level at the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. In addition, he also teaches chamber music (piano duos) to both undergraduate and graduate students, and lectures on piano literature to graduate and doctoral students. Beginning in 2025, he holds the position of Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Piano and Keyboard Division. He has also served as a substitute instructor for pre-college piano-major studios at the Tianjin Juilliard School.

From March 2023, Turbil has assumed roles within the World Piano Teacher Association (WPTA), serving as the Piano Pedagogy Chapter President, the Artistic Director of the WPTA Piano Pedagogy International Piano Competition (IPC), and the Executive Director of the WPTA Piano Pedagogy World Piano Conference (WPC). Turbil has also been the Artistic Director of the 2024 Centro Pecci Piano Festival in Prato (Italy).

Beyond his musical pursuits, Turbil is an enthusiast of mindfulness and transcendental meditation, as well as an avid reader of books on ancient Eastern philosophies. Overall, Edoardo Turbil’s career combines performance, teaching, and artistic outreach. With a diverse repertoire and international experience, he actively shares his knowledge as a committed educator, adjudicator, and mentor. Turbil’s commitment to excellence and his passion for music make him a prominent figure in the contemporary classical music scene.