Artist · Piano
Duo Morelli-Simonacci
Biography
Duo Morelli-Simonacci: Gabriella Morelli and Giancarlo Simonacci both studied at the “Santa Cecilia” Conservatoire in Rome, where they were born, later specializing with Carlo Zecchi at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Since their firt appearance together, alongside the traditional repertoire they have made a name for themselves as promoters and interpretes of lesser-known works. As such they have often provided listeners with the first ever perrformances in modern times. They also pay particular attention to contemporary music, and many of today’s composers have dedicated works to them.
They regularly perfom at important festivals and concert cycles, both in Italy and abroad. They have numerous recordings for RAI, Discoteca di Stato italiana, Vatican Radio, and for the Fonotipia, Edipan, Irtem. Mr. Classic, Domanimusica and Brilliant Classics.
They have taught at the Conservatoires of Sassari, Frosinone and Rome.