Flavio Cucchi

Flavio Cucchi
Hailed by critics as "one of the most renowned and admired Italian guitarists" (CD Classica), Flavio Cucchi began studying classical guitar at a very young age, performing his first concert in Verona at the age of eight.

During high school, he experimented with various musical genres, playing with avant-garde and folk groups and recording for RCA and Fonit Cetra. Returning to classical music, he graduated with honors from the Cherubini Conservatory in Florence under the guidance of Alvaro Company. He furthered his studies with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, earning a Scholarship and a Diploma of Merit. Winner of the "Città di Lecce" national contemporary music competition and second prize at the international competitions in Gargnano and Alessandria, he was one of the first Italian guitarists to dedicate himself to contemporary music. He gave the world premiere of Petrassi's "Sestina d'autunno," performed Boulez's "Marteau sans Maître" at La Scala in Milan, and has performed works by Henze, Bussotti, Brouwer, Berio, and others. Throughout his career, he has given hundreds of recitals in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, appearing on major radio and television broadcasts worldwide (including BBC, RAI, ZDF, Bayerischer Rundfunk, and Televisa Mexico).Many composers have dedicated their music to him, including the renowned pianist Chick Corea, who wrote:"Listening to a skilled and creative musician like Flavio, I was inspired to write for him and his guitar... It's very exciting for me to hear the result, to see my idea realized with such high-level artistry. "He has released over 20 CDs and numerous digital albums (with approximately 200 tracks available on online platforms).