Erica Piccotti
Cello
Erica Piccotti, born in Rome in 1999, is an acclaimed cellist who made her
recording debuted with Warner Classics. She earned her cello diploma at 14
with honors and an honorable mention. At 13, she performed with Mario
Brunello on RAI from Montecitorio. In recognition of her achievements, she
was honored with the title of “Alfiere della Repubblica” by
the Italian President.
A versatile soloist and chamber musician, Erica has won numerous prestigious
competitions, including “Premio Nazionale delle Arti” and the “International
Johannes Brahms Competition”. She has been a finalist in the Queen Elisabeth
Competition and received notable awards such as
the 2020 ICMA “YoungConcert Artist of the Year”.
Erica has performed at major festivals like Verbier,
Spoleto, at venues like Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin and
with orchestras including the Zagreb Soloists and Malta Philharmonic.
In the 2025/2026 season she will collaborate as soloist with several orchestras such as
“Orchestra del Maggio Fiorentino” and “I Virtuosi Italiani”. She has
collaborated with renowned artists such as Gidon Kremer, Sir András Schiff,
Bruno Giuranna, Enrico Pace.
Erica is currently studying with J.P. Maintz in Berlin and previously studied
with Francesco Storino, Antonio Meneses,
and Frans Helmerson at Kronberg Academy.
She plays a cello by Ettore Soffritti, Ferrara, 1925.