Ornella Puliti Santoliquido

Ornella Puliti Santoliquido (1906–1977) was an Italian pianist active as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher. She studied with Attilio Brugnoli at Florence’s Luigi Cherubini Conservatory and continued her training with Alfredo Casella and Alfred Cortot.

With violinist Arrigo Pelliccia and cellist Massimo Amfiteatrof, she formed the Trio Santoliquido. The addition of violist Bruno Giuranna led to the Quartetto di Roma. Alongside the classical and Romantic repertoire, she championed contemporary music and gave first performances of new works. Aladino Di Martino dedicated his Suite napolitana to her. She also taught piano at Rome’s Santa Cecilia Conservatory.