Piano Recital with Mia Pečnik

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As one of Croatia's most outstanding young pianists, Mia Pečnik has made a name for herself internationally through her extraordinary artistic quality and captivating performances. She is currently completing the Artist Diploma at the Royal College of Music in London with Prof. Dmitri Alexeev, as well as the concert exam at the University of Music and Dance Cologne with Prof. Andreas Frölich. Previously, she completed her Bachelor's and Master's studies there and has been participating in the Talent Music Master Courses at the Brescia Music University since 2017. Highlights of her career include being awarded 'Young Musician of the Year' by the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra and the prestigious Croatian 'Oscar of Knowledge,' the highest national recognition for exceptional academic and artistic achievements. Mia Pečnik has won over 80 first prizes and special awards at international competitions and has participated in major competitions such as the Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn, the Paderewski International Piano Competition, and the Liszt Competition Utrecht, where she reached the semifinals. In 2025, she was a finalist at the 26th Piano FVG Biennial International Piano Competition and performed there both with a solo evening and with an orchestra in Italy. As a soloist, Mia Pečnik has performed over 30 times with orchestras, including the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, the Krakow Philharmonic, and the Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra. Her concert performances have taken her to Kuwait City, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and Krakow. In 2022, she recorded the piano concerto by Dora Pejačević together with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, which was released by Croatia Records. Her artistic profile is characterized by great expressive depth, cultivated sound design, and a strong sense of musical storytelling. Her repertoire ranges from classical to late Romantic, with a particular affinity for composers like Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and other pillars of piano literature. In her interpretations, she combines technical precision with emotional authenticity and poetic imagination, creating an intense, personal connection with the audience.

Highlights

• Piano recital by the award-winning pianist Mia Pečnik
• Intimate concert atmosphere
• Over 30 performances with orchestras

General Information

Mia Pečnik, one of Croatia's most outstanding young pianists, presents a piano recital at the coffee house in St. Gallen. With her extraordinary artistic quality and numerous awards, she promises an unforgettable musical experience.

Location

Linsebühlstrasse 77, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland

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