Federico Colli
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Imola International Piano Academy
Mozarteum University Salzburg
Federico Colli | |
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| Born | August 10, 1988 |
| Education | Milan Conservatory Imola International Piano Academy Mozarteum University Salzburg |
| Occupation | Classical pianist |
| Label | Chandos Records |
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| Website | www |
Federico Colli (Brescia- Lombardy, Italy- 10 August 1988) is an Italian classical pianist. He won the First Prize at the Salzburg Mozart Competition in 2011 and the First Prize with Gold Medal at The Leeds International Piano Competition in 2012.[1] "His beautifully light touch and lyrical grace make the music shine." (The Daily Telegraph).[2]
After these achievements, he embarked on a series of concerts in different parts of the world, playing with renowned orchestras, esteemed conductors, at famous theaters and for prestigious festivals, obtaining a great success from the audiences and critics.[3]
Over the years, he has been gaining worldwide recognition for his compelling and unconventional interpretations, clarity of sound, remarkable originality and philosophical approach to music-making. "There’s no doubt that Federico Colli is one of the more original thinkers of his generation." (Gramophone).[4]
The second volume entirely dedicated to Scarlatti's Sonatas (CHANDOS 20134) was chosen by Classical Music-BBC Music Magazine as one of the best classical album released in 2020: "This is a superb release from the most scintillating and personal of all young artists." (International Piano).[5]
Education
He has been studying at the Milan Conservatory, Imola International Piano Academy and Salzburg Mozarteum, under the guidance of Sergio Marengoni, Konstantin Bogino, Boris Petrushansky and Pavel Gililov.[5]
