The Music Retreat-Sicily Edition
The Music Retreat-Sicily Edition
Giuliana, PA, Italy
Up to 20 in group
August 17 - 24, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- • Daily piano masterclasses & guided practice
- • Performance opportunities, including a final gala concert
- • Sunrise Pilates to enhance posture and focus
- • Full accommodation, meals & local transport included
- • Observer only package available (full hospitality included)
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Pianist Petras Geniušas is one of Lithuania’s most prominent and versatile performers, renowned for his mastery of classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire. He has collaborated with legends such as Rostropovich and Menuchin and is equally at home in classical concerts, drama stages, jazz, and crossover projects. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and the Moscow Conservatory, he has won numerous prestigious competitions, including first prizes at the 1991 Y.C.A.A. and 1992 Palm Beach Invitational Piano Competitions.
With performances in over 40 countries at venues like Vienna’s Musikverein and New York’s Lincoln Center, Geniušas is also a dedicated teacher, currently a professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His accomplishments have earned him awards such as the Lithuanian National Award and the Order of the Grand Duke Gediminas.
Details of this retreat
The Music Retreat – Sicily Edition
Immerse yourself in a week-long piano retreat set in a breathtaking Sicilian castle, where music, culture, and well-being come together. Led by world-renowned pianist Petras Geniušas, this exclusive retreat offers a unique opportunity for musicians to refine their craft through one-on-one coaching, group masterclasses, and daily performance opportunities in an inspiring and supportive environment.
Beyond the piano, this retreat is designed to nourish both mind and body. Enjoy three sunrise Pilates sessions in the castle, designed to improve posture and flexibility—essential for every musician. Experience Sicily’s rich cultural heritage, with time to explore its historic landscapes, taste its incredible cuisine, and immerse yourself in its beauty.
Whether you are a professional pianist, an advanced student, or an enthusiastic musician, this retreat provides the perfect setting to focus, grow, and recharge. Surrounded by stunning scenery, ancient architecture, and a community of like-minded artists, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and artistically enriched.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where music, creativity, and Sicilian charm meet. Reserve your place today! Read More
Immerse yourself in a week-long piano retreat set in a breathtaking Sicilian castle, where music, culture, and well-being come together. Led by world-renowned pianist Petras Geniušas, this exclusive retreat offers a unique opportunity for musicians to refine their craft through one-on-one coaching, group masterclasses, and daily performance opportunities in an inspiring and supportive environment.
Beyond the piano, this retreat is designed to nourish both mind and body. Enjoy three sunrise Pilates sessions in the castle, designed to improve posture and flexibility—essential for every musician. Experience Sicily’s rich cultural heritage, with time to explore its historic landscapes, taste its incredible cuisine, and immerse yourself in its beauty.
Whether you are a professional pianist, an advanced student, or an enthusiastic musician, this retreat provides the perfect setting to focus, grow, and recharge. Surrounded by stunning scenery, ancient architecture, and a community of like-minded artists, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and artistically enriched.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where music, creativity, and Sicilian charm meet. Reserve your place today! Read More
Schedule
1. Full Participation Package
Includes: Masterclasses, cultural trip, meals, accommodation, and gala concert performance.
• Arrival (Sunday, 17 Aug): Transfer from Palermo to Giuliana, dinner provided.
• Masterclasses (Mon/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday)
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: (Technique, repertoire)
• 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Free or 1:1 guided practice.
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening performance class.
• Cultural Trip (Thursday): Agrigento tour + cooking class.
• Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the castle & local restaurant.
• Concert & Party (Saturday): Gala concert (6:30pm, Castle courtyard) followed by a celebration.
• Accommodation: 7 nights in a traditional hotel (single/double rooms).
• Departure (Sunday, 24 Aug)
2. Observer Package
Includes: Access to all masterclasses, cultural trip, meals, and gala concert (no active participation).
• Arrival & Departure: Same as Full Package.
• Masterclass Observation (Mon-Sat):
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Attend technique and repertoire discussions.
• 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Optional afternoon practice observation.
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening performance class.
• Cultural Trip (Thursday, optional): Agrigento tour + cooking class.
• Meals: Included (same as Full Package).
• Concert & Party (Saturday): Attend the gala concert and celebration.
• Accommodation: 7 nights in a traditional hotel (single/double rooms).
Includes: Masterclasses, cultural trip, meals, accommodation, and gala concert performance.
• Arrival (Sunday, 17 Aug): Transfer from Palermo to Giuliana, dinner provided.
• Masterclasses (Mon/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday)
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: (Technique, repertoire)
• 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Free or 1:1 guided practice.
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening performance class.
• Cultural Trip (Thursday): Agrigento tour + cooking class.
• Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the castle & local restaurant.
• Concert & Party (Saturday): Gala concert (6:30pm, Castle courtyard) followed by a celebration.
• Accommodation: 7 nights in a traditional hotel (single/double rooms).
• Departure (Sunday, 24 Aug)
2. Observer Package
Includes: Access to all masterclasses, cultural trip, meals, and gala concert (no active participation).
• Arrival & Departure: Same as Full Package.
• Masterclass Observation (Mon-Sat):
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Attend technique and repertoire discussions.
• 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Optional afternoon practice observation.
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening performance class.
• Cultural Trip (Thursday, optional): Agrigento tour + cooking class.
• Meals: Included (same as Full Package).
• Concert & Party (Saturday): Attend the gala concert and celebration.
• Accommodation: 7 nights in a traditional hotel (single/double rooms).
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Read MoreGetting Here
The Music Retreat, Giuliana, PA, Italy
Directions
Everyone arrives in Palermo and a mini bus will take everyone to Giuliana
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Accommodation
Full Participation Package
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Observer Package
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Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Traditional Italian fare
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What's Included
- Transfer to and from the airport
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast lunch and dinner included
- Full day trip and cooking class
- For full participation package, daily masterclasses, guided 1:1 practise and concerts
- Gala concert participation
- For observer package, all is included apart from the piano lessons
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Visas
- Insurance
- Any extra activities outside of the programme
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