I am Nicola Tirelli, an Italian pianist, composer, arranger and music producer based in Udine. My training spans classical piano, organ and composition, with a later focus on jazz piano and composition. I perform, arrange and produce across festivals, theatre, and contemporary projects, collaborating with orchestras and artists across Europe. I enjoy blending Balkan influences with contemporary jazz and theatre music, working as a freelancer on live performances, soundtracks and productions. My career highlights include European premieres, festival commissions, and collaborations with renowned ensembles and directors.

Nicola Tirelli

I am Nicola Tirelli, an Italian pianist, composer, arranger and music producer based in Udine. My training spans classical piano, organ and composition, with a later focus on jazz piano and composition. I perform, arrange and produce across festivals, theatre, and contemporary projects, collaborating with orchestras and artists across Europe. I enjoy blending Balkan influences with contemporary jazz and theatre music, working as a freelancer on live performances, soundtracks and productions. My career highlights include European premieres, festival commissions, and collaborations with renowned ensembles and directors.

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I am Nicola Tirelli, an Italian pianist, composer, arranger and music producer based in Udine. My training spans classical piano, organ and composition, with a later focus on jazz piano and composition. I perform, arrange and produce across festivals, theatre, and contemporary projects, collaborating with orchestras and artists across Europe.

I enjoy blending Balkan influences with contemporary jazz and theatre music, working as a freelancer on live performances, soundtracks and productions. My career highlights include European premieres, festival commissions, and collaborations with renowned ensembles and directors.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Pianist and/or author at Various regional and national festivals and events
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Pianist and/or author performing at multiple festivals and events including Mittelfest, Udin&jazz, EStoria, i Cantieri dell'immaginario, Crocevie Art&music festival, More ThanJazz, Carniarmonie, FaberDays.
Pianist
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
European premiere performance of Lyrics Suite for Sextet composed by Chick Corea.
Arranger at Mitteleuropa Orchestra and San Marco Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Arranger for Mitteleuropa Orchestra and for the San Marco Symphony Orchestra working with Paolo Belli.
Keyboards player and Pianist
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Keyboards player and pianist in various projects; notable works include Carmina Balcanica, Turoldo Vivo, and La Buona Novella (Fabrizio De Andrè's album re-adaptation with Simone Cristicchi's voice).
Composer and Arranger at Theatre and Shows
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Composer and arranger of soundtracks and incidental music for theatre and shows (Sinchrony City, EStoria 2014, L'Ombra della vetta, Mossa Vincente).
Music Producer, Arranger and Keyboardist at Mamui show
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Music producer, arranger and keyboardist for the Mamui show directed by Marina De Juli; absolute Preview at Mittelfest 2017.
Music Producer / Contest Participant at Beatport Play / Plasmapool records
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Second place in the Music Producers Contest Beatport Play international competition; signed with Plasmapool Records.
Freelance musician (Pianist, Keyboardist, Music Producer, Arranger)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance pianist, keyboardist, music producer and arranger working across multiple projects and commissions.

Education

Bachelor of Jazz piano and composition at Conservatory “J. Tomadini” Udine, Italy
September 30, 2018 - July 6, 2021
Conservatory studies in classical piano, organ and composition at J. Tomadini Conservatory (Udine, Italy)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Degree in jazz piano and composition at J. Tomadini Conservatory (Udine, Italy)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Music production masterclass at ICMP Institute (London, UK)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Music Production Masterclass
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other