Duo Alterno

Duo Alterno is an Italian vocal-piano duo bringing fresh energy to contemporary classical music since 1997. Soprano Tiziana Scandaletti and pianist Riccardo Piacentini specialize in reviving and reimagining 20th/21st-century Italian art songs, particularly through their ongoing "La voce contemporanea in Italia" series – a multi-volume deep dive into modern Italian vocal works. They’ve become go-to interpreters for composers like Francesco Paolo Tosti, whose final songs they spotlighted in the delicate "Tosti: The Last Songs for Soprano & Piano."

Known for balancing scholarly rigor with emotional performances, the duo bridges past and present Italian music traditions. Their releases often feel like curated museum exhibits of vocal music, whether exploring twilight-themed pieces in "La voce crepuscolare" or systematically documenting Italy’s contemporary scene across their numbered volumes. When they’re not recording, you’ll find them collaborating with living composers or performing at European festivals, keeping Italy’s art song legacy alive one haunting melody at a time.

Genres

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

21st Century Classical

Art Song

Experimental Classical

Latest Release

Tosti: The Last Songs for Soprano & Piano

Duo Alterno

Album - 24 Tracks - Released January 19, 2018