ABOUT ME

There’s no doubt that Colli is one of the most original thinkers of his generation.

Harriet Smith, Gramophone

Praised by The Daily Telegraph for “his beautifully light touch and lyrical grace” and described by Gramophone as “one of the more original thinkers of his generation,” pianist Federico Colli has rapidly gained international acclaim for his imaginative interpretations, clarity of sound, and philosophical approach to music-making. Known for performances and recordings described as both miraculous and multidimensional, Federico brings unique voice to the classical stage.

Global Presence

Federico has performed as a soloist with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including Filarmonica della Scala, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, RAI Orchestra Torino, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Warsaw Philharmonic, Mariinsky Orchestra, Euskadiko Orchestra and St Petersburg Philharmonic. He has worked with conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Yuri Temirkanov, Juraj Valčuha, Thomas Søndergård, Vasily Petrenko, Sir Mark Elder, Fabio Luisi and Sakari Oramo

Events

Upcoming Events and Performances

chandos

May 18, 2026

Chandos Recording Session

Risorsa 1@3x

May 28, 2026

Brescia and Bergamo International Piano Festival

Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano
Pier Carlo Orizio

Part: Lamentate
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June 3, 2026

Brescia (Italy)

Teatro Grande

Solo Recital

Video Gallery

Federico Colli on stage and beyond

Discover the most appreciated YouTube videos of his art and thoughts on musice music comes alive.

Mozart: Piano Concerto n. 23 in A Major K488

Beethoven: Sonata op. 27 n. 2 (Moonlight)

Face to face with Federico Colli

discography

Exploring Federico Colli’s newest release on Chandos

An exclusive recording artist with Chandos Records from 2017, his Albums receive public and critic acclaims on the most important music magazines

Mozart – Volume 2

#2025

Mozart – The Piano Quartets

#2023

Mozart – Volume 1

#2022

Scarlatti – Sonatas Volume 2

#2020

Photo Gallery

Portaits photos and on stage photos

His captivating ability to illuminate even the most densely packed musical terrain emerges as a structure of supreme logic.

Julian Haylock, BBC Music Magazine

News

News and Highlights

Read the latest updates, concert news, and media features from across Federico Colli’s artistic world.

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Martucci Piano Concerto n. 1: debut in Budapest

Federico makes his highly anticipated debut at Müpa Budapest with Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Frizza, playing for his first time Martucci: Piano Concerto n. 1 in D Minor.

Listen here the live recording made by the Hungarian Béla Bartók Radio:

Riccardo Frizza / Federico Colli

Direttore | Riccardo Frizza
Pianoforte | Federico Colli

 

Programma
Franz Liszt, Les Préludes, S 97
Robert Schumann, Concerto in la minore per pianoforte e orchestra, op. 54
Antonin Dvoràk, Sinfonia n. 9 in mi minore “Dal Nuovo Mondo”, op. 95

 

Orchestra del Teatro di San Carlo

 

Teatro di San Carlo | CREMISI
sabato 24 gennaio 2026, ore 19:00 – S/P – CREMISI – VII

 

 Durata: 2 ore circa, con intervallo

Debut at Napoli San Carlo

On January 24th, 2026, Federico Colli inaugurates the symphonic season at Teatro di San Carlo and makes his debut at the iconic opera house in Napoli. He played Schumann Piano Concerto with Orchestra del Teatro di San Carlo under the baton of Riccardo Frizza.

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After winning “The Leeds” at the age of 24, last March he made his debut at Teatro alla Scala in the Schumann concerto.
And he is one of our most acclaimed artists in the world.
With a teaching position in Lugano.