Members of the International Jury 2026.
Silvia Colombini - Italy
Internationally Renowned Soprano
Soprano | Vocal Expert & Coach of ARS Singing Method | Artistic Consultant
Silvia Colombini has performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including the Semperoper Dresden, Staatsoper Berlin, Salzburg Festival, Opera di Roma, La Monnaie Brussels, Teatro Regio di Torino, Fondazione Arena di Verona, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Teatro Massimo Palermo, Bunka Kaikan Tokyo and the Shanghai Concert Hall.
She is the creator and teacher of the ARS Singing Method (Arte della Resistenza Superata – Art of Overcoming Resistance), an innovative approach that enables singers to overcome vocal challenges effortlessly. Since 2000, her method has been followed by singers worldwide, and it is internationally recognized through the Alloro Project, a music education collaboration between Italy and China.
🎓 Mentor & Jury Member
Silvia is regularly invited as juror and jury president at leading international singing competitions, where she evaluates hundreds of singers annually. She has served as artistic coordinator and jury president of the international competition Vincerò, the first Italian contest with worldwide selections and a final jury composed of representatives from Teatro alla Scala, Covent Garden, Paris National Opera, Semperoper Dresden, Bolshoi and the Metropolitan Opera.
🌟 Artistic Consultant & Teacher
Currently, she teaches opera singing at the Accademia Musicale di Brera in Milan, works as an artistic consultant for the Mozart Italia Association (Finale Ligure branch, twinned with the Mozarteum), collaborates with the Armonie d'Arte Festival, and advises several European and Chinese music agencies.
Horgas Eszter - Hungary
Internationally Renowned Flutis
Awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Budapest
Recipient of the Artisjus Award
Decorated with the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
Artistic Collaborations
Throughout her distinguished career, Eszter Horgas has performed with world-famous artists such as: Zoltán Kocsis, János Rolla, Al Di Meola, Natalie Cole
Her collaboration album with Al Di Meola reached platinum status in just two weeks.
Teaching and Artistic Leadership: Professor at the Leó Weiner Conservatory, Her students achieve significant success worldwide. For the past 15 years, she has served as the Artistic Director of the "Partitúra" Interdisciplinary Course
Eszter Horgas's artistry and vision leave a lasting mark not only on the concert stage but also in shaping future generations of musicians.
Giovanni Nesi - Italy
Internationally renowned pianist
Born in Florence in 1986, Giovanni Nesi is celebrated as one of the most fascinating pianists of his generation. He has appeared at Italy's leading festivals – Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Ravello Festival, Festival dei Due Mondi di Spoleto – and on prestigious international stages including the Salzburg Mozarteum, St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Yamaha Concert Hall in Vienna, BBC Concert Orchestra, Solis Theatre in Montevideo and many more across Europe and the Americas.
His artistry is closely associated with the music of Domenico Zipoli. Nesi was the first to perform and record the complete Suites and Partitas on modern piano, earning enthusiastic critical acclaim and the "Clef du Mois" award from ResMusica in France. His discography with Heritage and Tactus includes highly praised recordings of Bach (left-hand works), Mario Pilati, and Chopin, Scriabin and Debussy preludes.
🏆 Honored with major awards such as the William Walton Award and the Rudolf Serkin Prize, Nesi is equally devoted to teaching. He is Professor of Piano at the P. Mascagni Conservatory in Livorno and at the G. Verdi Music School in Prato, and regularly gives international masterclasses.
Yu Fan - China
Prof. Yu Fan is Deputy Director of the Orchestra Teaching and Research Office and trombone teacher at the middle school attached to the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, as well as a trombone and chamber music teacher at the university's orchestra department. He is a member of the Zhejiang and Hangzhou Musicians Associations and formerly served as Deputy Principal Trombone of the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra.
He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Temple University (USA), studying under Prof. Li Dali, Prof. Hao Jie, and Prof. Blair Bollinger. He has performed internationally across the United States, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with leading orchestras such as the China Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Stuttgart Radio Philharmonic, and Atlantic City Symphony Orchestra.
He has appeared at major international festivals and events, including performances in Europe and Asia, and prestigious concerts such as the "Thousand Symphonies" at Tiananmen Square and international tours within the Belt and Road cultural program.
Jury
Our music competition jury is not only internationally recognized but also composed of members who approach each contestant's work with deep passion and dedication to music. Each juror brings their own artistic journey, experience, knowledge, and open-mindedness to provide every participant with support, encouragement, and valuable feedback.
We are proud that inspiring personalities contribute to our competition's evaluation—individuals who appreciate not only professional excellence but also the performer's unique individuality and commitment to the art. For our jury members, the growth and success of every participant are equally important, and we strive to create a welcoming and memorable atmosphere for all.