Mag.art. Mennan Bërveniku-Brunner, Pianist
Senior Lecturer for Coaching Stage Performance
berveniku-brunner@mdw.ac.at

Mennan Bërveniku-Brunner, born in Pristina (Kosovo), is considered one of the most versatile pianists of his generation. Coming from a family with a rich musical background, he was exposed to music at an early age. He studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. The winner of numerous international music competitions (ARS Kosova International Music Competition, Zagreb International Piano Competition "Zlatko Grgošević", Barletta Competition for Young Musicians, etc.) has already been able to build an ambitious international career. He made his debut in well-known concert halls worldwide, such as the Vienna Musikverein, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Slovenian Philharmonic, the Salzburg Mozarteum and many more. In addition to his solo work, he is also a sought-after accompanist, both in chamber music and in vocal accompaniment. He is one of the founders of the Viennese chamber music ensemble TRIO DOBONA. Since 2015 he is vocal coach in Stage Drama class of the Department of Vocal Studies and Music Theater.