Research Becomes Art – La ricerca diventa arte

A new life for the unknown works of Ludwig van Beethoven: an artistic exploration curated by our collaborating Maestri.

This page is devoted to presenting the profiles and curricula of the musicians who wish to collaborate with the Beethoven Music Research Center (C.R.M.B.). Performers who meet the requisite artistic and professional standards will be warmly welcomed.

By offering a platform to those eager to explore the uncharted terrain of Beethoven’s music and historical context, our site embraces a dual mission: to bring unknown compositions to light and to highlight the artists who undertake this extraordinary endeavor.

In agreement with the performers, we will give priority to all works—whether complete or fragmentary—that have remained unknown, apocryphal, doubtful, or never performed. While this approach may seem unconventional for a composer of Beethoven’s stature, upon reflection, even a titan of music such as the Master from Bonn is subject to the constraints of repertoire: many of his compositions have fallen into oblivion, and countless fragments await their moment of rebirth.

To us and to our musician collaborators falls the honor of attempting to remove the patina that time has unjustly deposited upon a unique facet of the great Master’s imagination.

Regarding the performers, each work will be accompanied by a description of their interpretation, and all new recordings will be published on the dedicated C.R.M.B. Youtube page and added to the “News” section.

We invite all those who wish to collaborate with us to use the contact form available on the website.

Accademia Ducale

Accademia Ducale

Centro Studi Musicali

Massimo Anfossi

Massimo Anfossi

A distinguished pianist affiliated with Inedita Records, Massimo has performed Beethoven’s rare works on historical instruments. His critical edition of Fantasia Biamonte 213 was premiered at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.
 Jean-Charles Bourquin

Jean-Charles Bourquin

Pianist and composer. His repertoire spans classical and contemporary works, with a particular interest in historically informed performance.
Giuseppe Bruno

Giuseppe Bruno

An accomplished performer and educator, Giuseppe has recorded extensively and collaborated with major orchestras. His transcriptions and chamber music interpretations of Beethoven’s works are widely acclaimed.
Paulino Capdepón

Paulino Capdepón

Historian, art historian, musicologist, educator, and pianist. His interdisciplinary approach enriches the study of Beethoven through cultural and historical lenses.
Sandra Conte

Sandra Conte

Pianist and composer. Her work explores the expressive potential of Beethoven’s lesser-known piano works.
Giorgia Cozzi

Giorgia Cozzi

Musician and musicologist. Her academic research includes a thesis on Beethoven’s compositional techniques and their philosophical implications.
Gianluca Di Donato

Gianluca Di Donato

Pianist, educator, and music historian. He specializes in the performance and contextual study of Beethoven’s early and obscure works.
Duo Ardorè

Duo Ardorè

Violin and piano duo. Their interpretations aim to revive forgotten chamber works with stylistic fidelity and emotional depth.
Duo Cavalli-Belloni

Duo Cavalli-Belloni

Viola and cello duo. Their repertoire includes rare Beethovenian fragments and reconstructions.
Duo Fusaro-De Rosa Arcuri

Duo Fusaro-De Rosa Arcuri

Piano duo. Their performances focus on Beethoven’s four-hand works and speculative reconstructions.
Adrian Gagiu

Adrian Gagiu

Composer. His work engages with Beethoven’s legacy through contemporary reimagining and thematic development.
Francesco Gussago

Francesco Gussago

Pianist. His interpretations of Beethoven’s unpublished works are marked by technical precision and poetic insight.
Alessandro Lettieri

Alessandro Lettieri

Pianista e docentePianist and music educator. He integrates pedagogical clarity with interpretative nuance in his Beethoven performances. di musica

Daniel Levy

Daniel Levy

Pianist, educator, and essayist. His writings and performances reflect a deep philosophical engagement with Beethoven’s aesthetics.
Sebastiano Mazzoleni

Sebastiano Mazzoleni

Pianist. His work emphasizes the lyrical and structural dimensions of Beethoven’s lesser-known piano repertoire.
Corinne Mazzucotelli

Corinne Mazzucotelli

Student, pianist, and violist. Her dual instrumental focus offers a unique perspective on Beethoven’s chamber music.
Diego Moccia

Diego Moccia

Pianist. His research-informed performances aim to restore neglected Beethoven works to the concert stage.
Santi Notaro

Santi Notaro

Magistrate and musicologist. His legal and musicological background informs his studies on Beethoven’s cultural legacy.
Gian Marco Orciari

Gian Marco Orciari

Musician, violist, and music educator. His work includes pedagogical editions of Beethoven’s viola repertoire.
Paola Perrucci

Paola Perrucci

Harpist, choir director, and composer. She explores Beethoven’s influence on vocal and ensemble traditions.
Quartetto Alla Maniera Italiana

Quartetto Alla Maniera Italiana

Giacomo Coletti, Stefano Raccagni, Alessia Menin, Anna Camporini. This quartet specializes in historically informed interpretations of Beethoven’s string works.
Rebecca Raimondi

Rebecca Raimondi

Violinist. Her performances highlight the expressive depth of Beethoven’s violin writing, including rare manuscripts.
Paola Teresa Rossetti

Paola Teresa Rossetti

Musician, musicologist, translator, and journalist. Curator of the column Note al buio, she explores Beethoven’s life through literary and archival sources.
SecondA/VitA YouTube Chanel

SecondA/VitA YouTube Chanel

Author of the column "Notes in the Dark - Research Becomes Art"
Jacopo Simoncini

Jacopo Simoncini

Pianist, composer, and musicologist. His work bridges analysis and performance, with a focus on Beethoven’s contrapuntal writing.
Emanuele Stracchi

Emanuele Stracchi

A multi-award-winning musician, Emanuele specializes in contemporary and historical repertoire. He premiered Beethoven’s Variazioni Unv. 14 and has performed internationally, including at Carnegie Hall and Musikverein Vienna.
Francesco Trocchia

Francesco Trocchia

Composer, educator, and computer scientist. He integrates digital tools into the study and reinterpretation of Beethoven’s works.
Alessandro Viale

Alessandro Viale

Pianist, harpsichordist, composer, and conductor. His multi-instrumental expertise informs his Beethoven interpretations across genres.
Michael Wermke

Michael Wermke

Pianist and digital musician. He explores Beethoven’s legacy through multimedia and interactive formats.
Eleonora Zambon

Eleonora Zambon

Pianist and singer. Her dual artistry offers a vocal-instrumental approach to Beethoven’s lyrical output.