Naïma Pfiffer (2010)

| Switzerland

Lausanne Conservatory (HEMU – Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne)

| Professor Christian Favre

Born on August 22, 2010, Naïma Pfiffer began her piano studies at the Lausanne Conservatory at the age of 7 under the guidance of Jorge Viladoms. She advanced to the Pre-HEM (Haute École de Musique) in Lausanne in 2023. Since then, she receives lessons also from Professor Christian Favre. Naïma has been recognized in several music competitions as a soloist, including three first prizes at the final of Swiss Youth Music Competition, one of which was awarded with special jury distinction. She has also received two first prizes with distinction at the Riviera Competition and a first prize at the Lavaux Classic Competition. Internationally, Naïma was awarded third prize at the Jeune Chopin Competition under the patronage of Martha Argerich, as well as a first prize at the Geneva Junior Music Competition. At 14 years old, Naïma has performed in venues such as the Paderewski Hall in Lausanne, the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle, and the Victoria Concert Hall in Geneva, appearing as a soloist, with orchestras, or alongside star dancers from the Royal Ballet. She has participated in masterclasses with distinguished professors and pianists such as Rena Shereshevskaya, Philippe Cassard, and Bruno Rigutto, experiences that have greatly inspired her musical journey.