Francesco Nicolosi

Pianist

Birthday December 7, 1954

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Italy

Age 70 years old

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About

Known for his globetrotting recitals and tours and his recordings of virtuoso pianist Sigismond Thalberg's works.

Before Fame

He earned third prize at the 1980 International Santander Piano Competition.

Trivia

He became president of the Sigismund Thalberg International Study Centre in 1996.

Family Life

He was born in Catania, historically a hub for Italian culture, art, and politics.

Associated With

He and pianist Vittorio Bresciani founded a duo in 1998 to promote piano versions of Franz Liszt's symphonic compositions.