Serena Costa, 36
Homemaker
Milan, Italy
Italy

Serena Costa graduated from law school in Milan in 2005, and from 2005–2006, she worked in a civil law practice. But then musical aspirations took hold, and she obtained a piano degree from Mantova Conservatory and a master’s from Bergamo Conservatory in 2011. Despite the intensive musical training, Ms. Costa has never entered a competition—until now. The mother of three, who had a great passion for music as a child, says “the piano is back as a star in my life.” In addition to practicing for amateur competitions, she has performed as part of the Piano City Milano House Concert Series and at Bergamo Conservatory-associated benefits. Ms. Costa, a homemaker, makes time for skiing in the Alps during the winter and weekly tennis games during the summer. She also relaxes by cooking and reading with her children, as well as savoring good food and wine with her husband.

COMPETITION REPERTOIRE

Preliminary Round
CHOPIN   Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, op. 47

Quarterfinal Round
SCHUMANN   Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, op. 22

Semifinal Round
SCRIABIN   Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp Minor, op. 19
PROKOFIEV   Sonata No. 4 in C Minor, op. 29

Final Round
SCHUMANN   Piano Concerto in A Minor, op. 54: I. Allegro affetuoso