Francesco Cipolletta, piano

Italian pianist Francesco Cipolletta has performed throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas as a recitalist and concerto soloist. He began his studies at seven with Maria Golia in Turin, graduating with highest honors from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory before continuing his training with Lev Naumov and Maria Tipo at the Fiesole School of Music.

Following twenty first prizes in Italian competitions, he earned distinctions at international competitions including Busoni, Dino Ciani, Viotti, Rina Sala Gallo, Pretoria and the European Piano Competition in Luxembourg. His performances have taken him to La Scala in Milan, Salle Gaveau in Paris, London’s Purcell Room, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Izumi Hall in Osaka and Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.

Cipolletta has appeared with the La Scala Orchestra, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and orchestras across South Africa and internationally. His performances have been broadcast by RAI, BBC, Swiss Italian Radio and Television, RTL Luxembourg and SABC. He is Professor of Piano at the G. F. Ghedini State Conservatory in Cuneo and has given masterclasses in Pretoria and Hong Kong.