Riccardo Pes
Cellist & Composer
SOLO RECITAL
60–75 minutes · Theatres · Festivals · Cultural Institutions
A curated journey through classical repertoire and contemporary creation. An immersive solo performance exploring sound, space and narrative form.
Artistic Vision
The solo recital represents the most direct and intimate form of my artistic voice.
Without mediation, the cello becomes a space of resonance — capable of carrying tradition, new creation and personal interpretation within a single arc.
Each recital is conceived as a journey: not a sequence of pieces, but a dramaturgical structure shaped through contrast, breath and transformation.
The aim is not only performance, but experience.
Program Formats
The recital can be structured in different formats depending on the venue and artistic direction.
Classical core
Canonical repertoire including:
• J.S. Bach – Suites
• Hindemith – Sonata
• Ligeti – Sonata
• Cassadó – Spanish Suite
Programmes may be tailored upon request.
Tradition and creation
Dialogue between canonical repertoire and 20th-century works, exploring the evolution of form within the classical tradition.
Example combinations may include:
• M.Marais - La Folia
• Dallapiccola – Ciaccona
• G.Sollima - Terra Danza
• Berio – Les Mots sont allés
Programmes highlight structural continuity between historical and modern language.
Thematic recitals
Thematic recitals built around stylistic and historical connections within the classical repertoire.
Examples include:
• Bach and the 20th Century
• Italian Modernism
• Variations and Transformation
Additional thematic proposals available upon request.
Media
A broader solo repertoire list is available below for presenters, festivals and artistic directors seeking more detailed programming information.