The Music Retreat - Sicily Edition
Immerse yourself in a week of piano masterclasses and sunrise Pilates in a stunning Sicilian castle. A retreat for artistry and renewal!
Date and time
Location
Giuliana
Giuliana Castle 90030 Giuliana ItalyRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 7 days
The Music Retreat - Sicily Edition is a piano masterclass set in a stunning Sicilian castle. Led by Professor Petras Geniusas, this retreat is designed for intermediate to advanced pianists, offering inspiring masterclasses, intimate concerts, and three sunrise Pilates sessions before breakfast, focusing on stretching and posture. Immerse yourself in music, movement, and the beauty of Sicily while refining your craft in an unforgettable setting!
What’s Included?
✔ Masterclasses – Daily lessons with Professor Petras Geniušas
✔ Pilates – Three sunrise sessions for relaxation and posture
✔ Concerts – Evening performance classes & gala concert
✔ Cultural Trip – Visit Agrigento + cooking class
✔ Meals – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (includes Sicilian party & cannoli-making)
✔ Accommodation – 7 nights in a traditional hotel (single or double rooms)
✔ Transport – Transfers from and to Palermo Airport
Join us for a week of music, inspiration, and well-being in a breathtaking Sicilian castle!
Tickets
Full Participation Package
0£1,500.00+£125.81 FeeObserver Package
0£950.00+£79.94 Fee
Frequently asked questions
This retreat is designed for intermediate to advanced pianists who want to improve their skills and enjoy a beautiful, immersive experience.
The retreat is led by Professor Petras Geniušas, a renowned pianist and teacher who graduated from The Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory where he studied under professor Vera Gornostaeva. Petras is a professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
The Full Participation Package includes masterclasses, Pilates sessions, concerts, cultural trip, meals, 7 nights accommodation, and transport (from/to Palermo).
The Observer Package includes access to masterclasses (as a spectator), Pilates, meals, cultural trip, gala concert, and 7 nights accommodation (without active participation in the piano masterclasses).
Accommodation is in a traditional hotel, with the option of single or double rooms.
The cultural trip to Agrigento, including a cooking class, is on Thursday. (Optional for Observer Package participants.)
The Pilates sessions are held at sunrise in the castle, focusing on stretching and posture to complement your musical experience.
If you have the Full Participation Package, you can perform in the gala concert on Saturday evening. Observers can attend the concert as spectators.
Transfers are provided from Palermo to the retreat location on arrival and departure days (Sunday 17 Aug and Sunday 24 Aug).
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, with meals at the castle and local restaurants, including a special Sicilian party with cannoli-making.
There is no formal dress code, but we recommend comfortable clothing for Pilates and practice sessions, and smart attire for the gala concert.
To register, please email us at themusicretreatofficial@gmail.comSpaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged.
The course fee is non refundable. In the event of any emergency, we will do our best to help but refunds are not guaranteed.