One of the most insightful and brilliant pianists of his generation, Italian-born pianist Rodolfo Leone was the first-prize winner of the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna. Described as “a true sound philosopher” (Oberösterreichische Nachrichten), Rodolfo released his debut all-Beethoven album on the Austrian label Gramola in May 2018. A second album comprised of Capriccios and Sonatas by Muzio Clementi released by Naxos in 2022 prompted one reviewer to write that “The Italian pianist plays […] in such a charming, fresh and crystalline way that refines the simplest of Clementi’s ideas” (Pianonews).
Rodolfo has performed under the baton of conductors such as James Conlon, Michael Francis, Sascha Goetzel, Xian Zhang and Stéphane Denève. His performances have brought him to such venues as the Musikverein (Goldener Saal and Brahms Saal) in Vienna, Steinway Hall in London, the Music Hall of the NCPA in Beijing, the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. An avid chamber musician, he has collaborated with musicians such as Lynn Harrell, Clive Greensmith, Demarre McGill, Oliver Herbert and the Viano String Quartet. Rodolfo is currently based in Los Angeles where he holds a faculty position at the Colburn Music Academy. He previously studied with Fabio Bidini at the Colburn School of Music, where he was awarded a Master of Music degree and an Artist Diploma. Rodolfo is a recipient of the Amron-Sutherland Fund for Young Pianists.
Beethoven: Sonata No.30 in E major Op.109 (21’)
Beethoven: Sonata No.31 in A-flat major Op.110 (21’)
Beethoven: Sonata No.32 in c minor Op.111 (28’)
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