Giuseppe Devastato born in Naples, is a pianist & composer recognized by international critics as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation, has worked in the most important theaters in Europe America and Asia, He was awarded the “International Prize Cartagine 2011” for his professional achievements in the “MUSIC” section, in virtue of the merits acquired as a pianist and composer, with the intention to spread the world of classical music. During his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2014 as a pianist and composer, he presented the “Sembazuru Fantasy” (dedicated to Tsunami Victims) which will be published and recorded, with part of the sales donated to the victims. In 2015 he won two international awards to Global Music Awards in Los Angeles – USA, Gold Medal “Toccata” composition, and Gold Medal for the album “The Pianist Composer” by Da Vinci Classics Label.

 He currently teaches Master Classes in Europe, America and Asia and is Professor of Piano at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio in Madrid. Many of his pupils have been award winners at national and international competitions like Thalberg, Cesar Franck, Compositores de España, Maria Herrero, Riga, Warsaw , Newcastle, etc. As an avid composer, his compositions are regularly performed in Europe, America and Asia. He is the Artistic Director of the International Piano Competition “The Neapolitan Masters” in Naples (Italy).