Emanuel de la Torre Quiroz
PIANIST
"Ein ruhiger Junge, der auf der Bühne zum Löwen wird."
(A quiet boy who becomes a lion on stage)
-Münchner Merkur
Featured Performances
Selected recordings from live international performances, competition recitals, and home studio sessions.
Frédéric Chopin —
Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Home Studio Recording | Practice Session
Franz Liszt — Étude de Concert No. 3 "Un Sospiro"
Romantic Masterwork | Live Performance
Andrei Eshpai — Toccata
Virtuoso Modern Repertoire | Live Performance
BIOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE
Emanuel de la Torre Quiroz (b. 2012 in Munich) stands out as one of the most prodigiously gifted musical minds of his generation. A Mexican-German pianist blending formidable technical prowess with rare artistic intimacy, he commands the stage with an authority far beyond his years—from Carnegie Hall to the Mozarteum Salzburg—backed by 11 First Prizes in major international competitions.
At a Glance
Born: Munich, Germany (2012)
Early Success: First Competition Winner at Age 10 (Jugend musiziert, 2023)
Main Studies: Musikschule Vaterstetten (Martina Hussmann)
Accolades & Record: 11 First Prizes in major competitions (France, USA, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands); distinguished Bundespreisträger
Key Venues & Debuts: Mozarteum Salzburg (Solitär Hall, Age 12), Carnegie Hall, NYC (Age 13)
Artistic Endorsements: Publicly honored as a "Wunderkind" by Elisabeth Fuchs (Chief Conductor, Philharmonie Salzburg)
Masterclasses & Mentorship: Vovka Ashkenazy, Prof. Ilja Scheps, Lilian Akopova | Special Mentorship Session: Prof. Gerhard Oppitz
Contemporary Music: Member of Junge Akademie für Neue Musik 2026 (Jugend komponiert Bayern e.V.) | Workshops with Jean-Pierre Collot, Nina Janßen-Deinzer, Minas Borboudakis, Henrik Ajax
Discography: Junge Akademie für Neue Musik 2026 CD (Chamber:Lab – Helmut Lachenmann, Nino Rota & Karlheinz Stockhausen)
Distinctions: Absolute Pitch, Bundespreisträger (Jugend musiziert)
Grants & Support: FONCA Fellowship (Mexico), Hans-Sawallisch-Stiftung (Germany), Förderverein der Musikschule Vaterstetten
Media Features: Klassik Radio, München TV, Münchner Merkur
Beyond the Piano: Family life, rollercoasters, running, swimming, cooking, gaming, movies, and spending time with friends.
Social Impact: Performs annually at the Munich Advent Convcert since 2015 to raise funds for a Bolivian foundation supporting street children in Cochabamba. Shares music regularly with residents at Bavarian nursing homes a dedication begun at age five.
New York
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall
On December 17th, Emanuel de la Torre Quiroz performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, where he was awarded first place in the Golden Classical Music Awards. We are grateful to Steinway & Sons in New York for their valuable support during his preparation.
Paris
Maison du Portugal
Paris, Maison du Portugal. First place in the Grand Concours de Piano PARIS 2026, Excellence A category, and Medal of Honor in the Virtuosité B category. Special thanks to Steinway & Sons Paris for their support.
Germany
National award winner (Bundespreisträger) in JUMU 2026 competition
After successfully completing the three stages of the Jugend musiziert 2026 competition and reaching the national level as a national award winner (Bundespreisträger), we would like to extend our special thanks to Steinway & Sons Munich for their 'Open Stages', which were a crucial platform in Emanuel's preparation for this major achievement.
Salzburg
Solitär Hall, Mozarteum University
Emanuel de la Torre Quiroz performing at the Solitär Hall of the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, after winning first place in the Grand Prize Virtuoso 2025
CD Recording
Junge Akademie für Neue Musik 2026
Carl Orff Hall, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München HMTM
Selected for the prestigious Chamber:Lab 2026—organized by Jugend komponiert Bayern e.V. at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München—Emanuel recorded for the official Junge Akademie für Neue Musik 2026 CD. The production features his performances of Helmut Lachenmann's solo piano work Ein Kinderspiel: Hänschen klein and Nino Rota's Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano.
INTERVIEW
Klassikradio
Listen to Emanuel's interview on Klassik Radio discussing his musical journey and recent international achievements.
INTERVIEW
München TV
Explore the inspiring story of Emanuel de la Torre Quiroz in this exclusive interview with München TV. Discover his passion for the piano, his musical journey, and the talent that is taking him far.
INTERVIEW
Müchner Merkur
Discover the story of Emanuel De La Torre, from his notable performance at Carnegie Hall to his big dream: the International Chopin Competition, as highlighted by the Münchner Merkur.
