Was
born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1953. He is a pianist, harpsichordist,
and omposer. He studied at the State Music School and Conservatoire
in the capital of what is now the zech Republic. In 1968 he moved to Switzerland
and continuing his studies at both the Conservatories of Zürich and
Milan (Italy). During this time, he took part in the masterclasses of N.
Magalov, J. Fèvrier, R. Firkusny and S. Neuhaus. Giorgio Koukl is
the Prizewinner of many International Music Competitions including those
of Ciudad Ibaguè (Colombia), Tolosa (Spain), Viotti (Italy), the
H.Rahn competition (Switzerland) and the Aliènor Competition (Washington
DC, Usa). A truly international performer and composer, Mr. Koukl has given
many recitals and concerto performances. His compositions have received
first performances in many major European cities, in Asia, and in the United
States. Frequently broadcast both as soloist and a composer, Mr. Koukl has
collaborated in all his capacities with such organisations as the BBC London,
RTSI Lugano, SRG Zürich, SSR Genève, SFB Berlin, SWF Baden-Baden,
WDR Köln, RTHK Hong-Kong, CR Prague, Radio Malta, Radio Vatican, ORF
Vienna, NRC Oslo and SF Stuttgart. Giorgio Koukl is a member of Mensa International.
He has recorded for ALI Prague, Da Camera Mannheim, Nuova Era Torino, Altri
Suoni Lugano, Dynamic Genova, Gasparo USA.
Giorgio Koukl