Denise Lutgens was born in The Netherlands. From an early age it was clear that her passion was music and her love for the piano started at auctions where she went with her father as a toddler and preschooler.

Born in Britain, Ian Jones is a British pianist and pedagogue, renowned for his artistic authority and educational leadership. He serves as Deputy Head of Keyboard and Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music, London, and is a Fellow and Jury Member.

Born in 1956 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Natalia Trull is a distinguished Russian pianist and educator renowned for her profound musical insight and technical mastery.

Danijel Gašparović earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree (piano performance) at the Music Academy of the University of Zagreb. He specialized his skills at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Pécs (Hungary) under guidance of pianist Csaba Kiraly.

Born in Naples, Giuseppe Devastato is an internationally acclaimed Italian pianist, composer and pedagogue, recognised for his expressive depth and artistic versatility. He is Professor of Piano, Artistic Director of major international initiatives, President of WPTA Spain, and serves as Jury Member internationally respected.