Paolo Scafarella
Piano Concerto Festival Faculty | Concert Pianist
Paolo Scafarella
Piano Concerto Festival Faculty
Concert Pianist
Biography
Armed with a great deal of passion and dedication, Paolo has performs as a soloist with orchestras in Italy and around the world, but also spends his time teaching, publishing and recording for major label houses.
Born in Trani, a charming town in Puglia, Italy, Paolo graduated from the Conservatorium in Bari with to honours, followed by a participation at large number of festivals and concerts in Italy and abroad. He recorded music by Stenhammar for Brilliant Classics and is currently preparing two additional albums on Prokofiev’s solo works with Brilliant Classics and Rachmaninov’s solo repertoire with Aulicus Classics, also publishing transcriptions and teaching.
Career Highlights
Artistic Career
- Performed as soloist with orchestras across Italy and internationally
- Participated in numerous festivals and concerts across Italy and abroad
- Known for interpretations of Romantic and early 20th-century piano repertoire
Recordings & Publications
- Recorded Stenhammar’s works for Brilliant Classics
- Preparing two upcoming albums: Prokofiev’s complete solo works (Brilliant Classics) and Rachmaninov’s solo repertoire (Aulicus Classics)
- Publishes piano transcriptions and educational material
Teaching & Pedagogy
- Combines performing, teaching, and publishing in his artistic work
- Active mentor to emerging pianists through masterclasses and private instruction
Masterclasses with Paolo Scafarella
Italian pianist Paolo is celebrated for his passionate performances and versatile career as a soloist, educator, and recording artist. Born in Trani, Puglia, he graduated with honours from the Conservatorium in Bari and has performed at numerous festivals and concerts across Italy and internationally. He has recorded works by Stenhammar for Brilliant Classics and is preparing albums of Prokofiev and Rachmaninov solo repertoire, in addition to publishing transcriptions and teaching.
Specializations
Romantic and 20th-century works, Recording and transcription, Performance interpretation
Teaching Philosophy
Focuses on combining technical precision with expressive musicality. Encourages students to develop clarity, stylistic awareness, and a personal artistic voice in both performance and interpretation.