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.

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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 10, 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.

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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.

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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 and Scarlatti specialist 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.

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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.

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During the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons, Turbil released two new albums with Da Vinci Records and Centaur Records, dedicated to the music of Sinigaglia, Brahms, Prokofiev, Bach-Busoni, and Villa-Lobos. In the upcoming 2023/24 season, he will release another album with KNS Classical, focusing on the works of Clementi and Debussy. Additionally, in November 2022, Turbil edited and published the Improvviso and Secondo Studio in D Major for piano by Leone Sinigaglia through Da Vinci Scores.

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Turbil is regularly invited to teach masterclasses at prestigious institutions such as Shenzhen Lang Lang Music World, Shanghai Polar Music Center, and Dongguan EGW Musician Art Center Piano—where he holds the honorary position of masterclass professor. He also served as a competition adjudicator for various events, including the Macao Piano Competition Preliminaries and Finals, Shenzhen Vivace Competition, Ningbo Piano Competition, Zhuhai Piano Competition, Shenzhen China Europe Piano Competition, 4th Xiamen International Piano Competition Preliminaries, Shenzhen Lang Lang Music World Piano Concerto Competition, Shenzhen Paris Music Competition, Guangzhou 6th SAE National Youth Piano Competition Tribute to Mozart Finals, and the Guangzhou Blüthner-Internationales Festival der Musik und der dritte Deutsch-Carl Rönish-Internationale Klavierwettbewerb, among others.

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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, he is a full-time Piano Major Lecturer at the School of Music of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.

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As of March 2023, Turbil assumes significant 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 is also the Artistic Director of the 2024 Centro Pecci Piano Festival in Prato (Italy).

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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.

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Overall, Edoardo Turbil stands out as a remarkable Italian pianist of his generation, praised for his exceptional talent, sensitivity, and well-developed technique. His performances have captivated audiences in renowned concert halls worldwide, and his extensive repertoire showcases his versatility and artistic range. With a string of accolades and awards to his name, Turbil continues to push boundaries and explore new interpretative territories. As an accomplished musician and dedicated educator, he imparts his knowledge and expertise through teaching, masterclasses, and competition adjudications. Turbil’s commitment to excellence and his passion for music make him a prominent figure in the contemporary classical music scene.