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Claudio Constantini is a multiinstrumentalist (
pianist A pianist ( , ) is an individual musician who plays the piano. Since most forms of Western music can make use of the piano, pianists have a wide repertoire and a wide variety of styles to choose from, among them traditional classical music, ja ...
,
bandoneonist The bandoneon (or bandonion, es, bandoneón) is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It is a typical instrument in most tango ensembles. As with other members of the concertina family, the bandoneon is held bet ...
) and composer born in
Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
and currently living in
Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ...
. Known for his eclectic nature, he feels at home in a variety of musical genres. He has garnered one of the widest followings on social media for a classical instrumentalist.


Biography

Claudio Constantini is a performer of two instruments, the piano and the bandoneón, as well as being a composer. Born and raised in Lima (
Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
) into a musician's family, Constantini's unique style is defined by its solid classical roots paired with a passion for popular music genres, among which Latin American music and improvisation play a key role. He has performed worldwide in top venues (such as Amsterdam's
Concertgebouw The Royal Concertgebouw ( nl, Koninklijk Concertgebouw, ) is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch term "concertgebouw" translates into English as "concert building". Its superb acoustics place it among the finest concert halls in ...
, The Berlin Philharmonie, Vienna's Musikverein, The Los Angeles Opera house, among many others. He has released numerous albums as soloist or leader and has collaborated in dozens of productions for various artists. He was nominated for a
Latin Grammy The Latin Grammy Awards are an award by The Latin Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the Latin music industry. The Latin Grammy honors works recorded in Spanish or Portuguese from anywhere around the world that has been ...
in 2019 for his album AMERICA with piano music of
George Gershwin George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ' ...
and
Astor Piazzolla Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla (, ; March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed '' nuevo tango'', incorporating elements fro ...
in the "Best Classical Album" category. He initiated his piano studies with his father (Gerardo Constantini) and later received his bachelor's degree in Finland, his master's degree in The Netherlands, and finally the diplome de concert in Paris. He was a pupil and eventually assistant of maestro Aquiles Delle Vigne, disciple of legendary pianists
Claudio Arrau Claudio Arrau León (; February 6, 1903June 9, 1991) was a Chilean pianist known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning the baroque to 20th-century composers, especially Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt and B ...
and Gyorgy Cziffra.


Awards and nominations (selection)

* 2019 - Latin Grammys, nominated for best classical album. * 2005 - Astor Piazzolla International competition, 1st prize * 2001 - Litmann Competition (NY), 1st prize


Discography

*2013 – ''Suite Latinoamericana'' ( Silvox) *2015 – ''Reflets dans l´eau'' ( IBS Classical) *2016 – ''Obstinado'' ( Claudio Constantini Quintet) *2018 – ''Debussy Complete Preludes'' ( IBS Classical) *2019 – ''AMERICA'' ( IBS Classical) *2020 – ''20th Century Tango'' *2021 – ''INCANDESSENCE'' *2022 – ''Piano Cosmos'' *2023 – ''Bach'' *2024 – ''Imaginary Soundtrack''


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* Bandoneonists Peruvian pianists Peruvian composers Peruvian male composers Living people 1983 births Male pianists 21st-century pianists 21st-century male musicians {{pianist-stub