Costantino Catena

Costantino Catena is a renowned Italian classical pianist born on April 6, 1969, in Polla, Italy. He graduated from the Giuseppe Martucci Salerno State Conservatoire and furthered his piano studies with notable mentors such as Konstantin Bogino, Bruno Mezzena, Boris Bechterev, and Aldo Ciccolini. In addition to his musical pursuits, Catena holds degrees in Philosophy from the University of Salerno and Psychology from the Second University of Naples. He is celebrated for his performances at prestigious venues like the Gasteig in Munich, the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, and the Kennedy Center in Washington. Catena chairs the piano professorship at the Domenico Cimarosa State Conservatoire in Avellino and has been a recording artist for Camerata Tokyo since 2010. He is also a Yamaha Artist, known for his expressive and nuanced playing style.

Catena's repertoire spans from Bach to the 20th century, with a focus on the Romantic and late Romantic periods. He is particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of Robert Schumann's works and has collaborated with numerous esteemed artists in the field of chamber music. His discography includes recordings for labels such as Camerata Tokyo, Brilliant Classics, and Aulicus Classics, featuring composers like Liszt, Schumann, and Brahms. His performances and recordings have received critical acclaim, highlighting his mastery of phrasing and musical intelligence.

Genres

Classical Piano

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Piano

Romantic Music

Solo Piano

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Latest Release

Canzone Napolitana, S. 248

Franz Liszt•

Costantino Catena

Single - Released March 21, 2025