Italian pianists, Sara Bartolucci and Rodolfo Alessandrini formed the Firenze Piano Duo in 1990 and the duo has won numerous awards and distinctions.

The Firenze Duo has represented Italy at international festivals and events in France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United States. The duo is highly acclaimed for its perfect ensemble, exquisite tonal balance and refined stylistic choices.These distinguished artists have specialized in repertoire for piano duet with a particular interest in unedited or unfairly forgotten compositions. Sara Bartolucci and Rodolfo Alessandrini are the Artistic Directors of the National Piano Competitions: “Città di Cesenatico” and “Muzio Clementi” in Florence. The 2014 Salkind Festival will be the Firenze Duo's fifth appearance in San Francisco. For more information on the Firenze Duo visit: www.pianoduo.it 

The Firenze Duo performs "Concerto Scorpius" by Amaral Vieira

"The Soft Shoe Gigolo" from  The Silent Flickers by Gottlieb

Sara Bartolucci & Rodolfo Alessandrini perform "Armenian Rhapsody" at the Tribute to Nora Novik Concert