Nicole
Loretan

Nicole Loretan's playing is characterized not only by technical mastery, but also by a remarkable depth of expression that captivates and moves listeners alike.

Through her intensive training at the Zurich University of the Arts and with renowned pianists, as well as her participation in numerous international master classes, she has developed an artistic maturity and versatility that set her apart both as a soloist and as an educator. Nicole Loretan combines the highest level of pianistic precision with emotional expressiveness, making her one of the most promising talents on the international piano scene.

In 2008, Nicole Loretan was accepted as a “Young Student” under Professor Eckart Heiligers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she began her formal music training. She then spent several years in Vienna to further her skills under the guidance of pianist and conductor Florian Krumpöck. In 2013, Nicole returned to the ZHdK, continued her studies with Professor Till Fellner, and completed her bachelor’s degree with honors. Building on this, she completed both the “Master of Performance” and the “Master of Pedagogy” programs at the ZHdK, also under the mentorship of Professor Fellner, and successfully completed both programs in 2018.

Since 2021, Nicole has been sharing her knowledge as a lecturer at the Zurich Conservatory, thereby contributing to the education of the next generation of musicians. Her successes on the international stage include remarkable competition results: In 2021, she was awarded third prize at the “XII International Competition Giovani Musicisti – Città di Treviso”; in 2022, she received third prize at the “Glory International Competition” in New York and second prize at the Elevato Piano Competition, as well as the “Best Schumann” award. In 2023, she won first prize at the renowned “Làszlo Spezzaferri Competition” in Verona.

Nicole Loretan’s dedication to her instrument has also led her to participate in numerous master classes with some of the world’s most renowned pianists and educators, including Maria João Pires, Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Schnurr, Professor Lars Vogt, Professor Zoltan Kocsis, Oliver Schnyder, Professor Pavel Gililov, Professor Dmitri Alexeev, Professor Andrea Bonatta, and Professor Michel Béroff.

In recognition of her talent and dedication, she has been a fellow of the Hirschmann Foundation since 2016, which supports her artistic and educational development.