I first met Mauro who is an incredibly gifted, classical virtuoso pianist as we were floating across the Atlantic Ocean en route to Rio de Janeiro. Mauro was performing his world acclaimed show “Piano Fantasy” and at the point when I found emotional tears of joy running down my face. I turned to my husband who gave me a knowing look. Sure enough on the applause (and as I was mopping up) I whispered, “I want to bring this man to Bradford to play in the Cathedral” and that was that. We met with Mauro for a coffee and a “chat” some days later after his second show, which was equally breathtaking. During this meeting I extended an invitation for Mauro to travel to Bradford to perform in our glorious Cathedral and what better year than our Bradford 2025, City of Culture.
Mauro, born in Turin, obtained his diploma in piano at the G Verdi Conservatory and then went on to further study in Madrid, Saint Petersburg and London with Francois Joel Thollier, Michael Pletnev and Jacques Loussier. He regularly collaborates with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and participates in many tours in Europe, America and Asia, where he plays under the direction of important conductors like Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti and Laurin Maazel.
He has written soundtracks for TV and performed in Italy's major theatres and across the globe. He is currently working on a new album including re-imaginings of the great classics. His main shows are “Forbidden Colours”, a musical voyage that explores worlds that live beyond space and time and “Piano Fantasy”, another showcase of Mauro’s skill and virtuosity. It is from these two shows that Mauro will delight the audience at the Cathedral.
The bar will be open and you can delight in simply giving yourself up to Mauro’s undeniable skill. He’s a gentle giant and will guide us through his own impressive renditions of the very best of the piano classics and more. Tissues will be provided . . .
