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
May 18, 2026
Chandos Recording Session
May 28, 2026
Brescia and Bergamo International Piano Festival
Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano
Pier Carlo Orizio
June 3, 2026
Brescia (Italy)
Solo Recital
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
Mozart – The Piano Quartets
Mozart – Volume 1
Scarlatti – Sonatas Volume 2
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.
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:
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.
Suonare News Cover
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.








