Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Sonata in C minor, K. 457
Allegro molto
Adagio
Allegro assai
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata”
Allegro assai
Andante con moto
Allegro ma non troppo, Presto
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35
Book I
Gabriele Martino Di Cesare, born in 2005, is a pianist currently in his second academic year at the “N. Piccinni” Conservatory in Bari, where he studies under the guidance of renowned Maestro Pasquale Iannone. Alongside his studies at the Conservatory, he attends the annual advanced course at the “M. Giuliani” Amici della Musica Association.
His talent has been recognized at numerous international competitions. His most recent achievements include outstanding results at the Colafemmina Piano Competition (98/100) and the Roma International Competition (96/100) in autumn 2025, as well as First Prize at the 36th “Città di Albenga” International Piano Competition (2023). During his early years of study, he had already attracted the jury’s attention by winning Absolute First Prize (100/100) at the 3rd “I Colori dell’Arte” Festival in Taranto (2014).
His musical education has been enriched by masterclasses with Maestro Iannone at the Accademia del Ridotto and the Barletta Piano Festival. His concert experience includes international performances in Vienna and Rovereto, as well as frequent solo recitals for the Piano Lab festival. He has also collaborated on prestigious multimedia projects, recording as a soloist in arrangements by Maestro Peppe Vessicchio.