Claudio Constantini - pianist, bandoneonist and composer
As a virtuoso, he combines classical music repertoire with contemporary innovation on the piano and bandoneon, switching effortlessly between Bach, Beethoven, Astor Piazzolla and tango as well as film music and jazz. His concerts are moving and captivating. With his versatility, he redefines instrumental music for his audience.
Trained in classical music, his career has taken him to internationally prestigious concert halls (including the Wigmore Hall London, the Teatro Real Madrid, the Ravinia Festival Chicago and the Vienna Konzerthaus). With renowned orchestras (Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, the ADDA Orchestra, the Real Filharmonia de Galicia, the Orquesta de Extremadura and the Vienna State Orchestra), Constantini has performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages. He has also enjoyed great success in the digital world.
Whilst his roots lie in the classical world, Constantini is fast becoming a leading figure in the contemporary classical and neoclassical instrumental scene. His compositions and performances have gained widespread acclaim on digital platforms, resulting in a 400% increase in Spotify streams in 2024 and a rapidly growing global audience.
Several of his original compositions have gone viral on social media, with numerous audios trending on Instagram and TikTok, and his music has amassed millions of streams. With almost a million followers on various platforms, Constantini is one of the most influential instrumental artists of today.
In 2019, he received a Latin Grammy nomination for his solo album "America", marking a milestone in his career as a performer and composer. in 2021, he celebrated the world premiere of his own concerto for bandoneon and orchestra, first with the Orquesta Joven de Andalucía, later with the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra and in 2023 with the Tacoma Symphony in the USA. The piece stands as a testament to his ability to combine classical artistry with contemporary sensibility.
With upcoming releases and a new era of live performances focusing on his original instrumental world, Claudio Constantini continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern musician - one who honours tradition while passionately embracing the future.
