Pianist and Composer

Giuseppe Devastato

Professor at the Alfonso X el Sabio Music University of Madrid and at the Accademia Musicale Europea in Naples. Artistic Director and Founder of Neapolitan Masters Competition (Naples), Wpta Spain IPC (Madrid) and International Piano Balkan Academy in Kosovo.

Born in Naples, and lives in Spain since 2011, is a pianist and composer recognized by international critics as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation, completed his studies in Italy under Prof. Carlo Alessandro Lapegna (Piano) and Prof. Giacomo Vitale (Composition), his art has been crafted by renowned pianists such as Laura De Fusco, Francesco Nicolosi and Aldo Ciccolini, so he follows the traditional Neapolitan Piano School.

Biography

What people say?

Giuseppe is an outstanding pianist and a direct heir of the great Neapolitan piano tradition. His artistry is marked by a singing tone, intellectual clarity, and technique wholly devoted to musical expression. As a teacher, he is exceptional, with a rare gift for identifying what each student needs and inspiring them to reach it — reflected in his masterclasses across Europe and Asia, and in the institutions he founded and leads: the International Piano Balkan Academy "Sigismond Thalberg," the Devastato Talent School, and the León Piano Meeting. I recommend him without reservation.

ALBERTO PORTUGHEIS

pianist and professor, First Prize at the Geneva Concours de Virtuosité, Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 and 2018 for his Peace work and proposals

A couple of years ago I had a chance to meet Prof. Giuseppe Devastato during one of a few Piano competitions which I served as a Judge. I had the pleasure of listening his recordings and hear several of his students. I was quite impressed with his performance as well as teaching level. Prof. Devastato is a bright representative of the great Napoletan Piano School, which produced some of the greatest pianists in the world.

Oxana Yablonskaya

Professor Emeritus Julliard School of Music and Dance

His prodigious technique and his cantabile style, with its deep and wonderfully lyrical sound, make him an outstanding interpreter of the great compositions of List and Chopin, whom he particularly loves. But his intelligence and broad musical culture allow him to feel completely at ease in any repertoire. Also excels as a teacher, his students love him deeply for his irresistible communication skills and his profound expertise, the result of one of the most renowned piano schools: the great Neapolitan piano school headed by Sigmund Thalberg,

Andrea Bonatta

Former Artistic Director Busoni Competition, Former Vice-President World Federation of International Music Competitions

During the masterclass he gave in the Conservatory, Mr. Devastato touched the students and teachers with his peculiar, sensitive and inspired teaching. Maestro Devastato is outstanding representative of a new and highly promising generation of Italian pianists, which inherited the precious and valuable indefatigable cultural entrepreneur.

Head of Conservatory of Music

Lanzhou University of Arts and Science - China

Teaching

Professor at the Alfonso X el Sabio Music University of Madrid and in the Accademia Musicale Europea in Naples.

“Visiting teacher” in several American, Chinese and European universities, he is considered one of the most interesting professors on the international scene and has been invited to numerous music courses and master classes.

The inheritance he received from the “Neapolitan Piano School” allows him to apply the instrumental technique with great efficiency.

This high quality education gets wonderful results in students who later will take a place among professional musicians.

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Discography

“The Neapolitan Masters” Bronze Medal at Global Music Awards 2014 and

“The Pianist Composer” Gold Medal at Global Music Awards 2015 – Los Angeles.

“Devastato Talent School” Platinum Award at International Music Artist Award 2025

“Devastato Talent School” Silver Medal and Honour Award at Global Music Awards 2025 – Los Angeles.