About.
Aldo Sebastián Cicchini
A world-class violinist with a passion that transcends genres, trained at top international universities and currently a proud member of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra (Italy).
Driven by a boundless love for music, he goes beyond the violin to play multiple instruments, crafting performances that fuse the elegance of classical music with the vibrancy of contemporary sounds. His innovative string trio, OP3, brings these elements to life in a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
As a motivational speaker, he shares his journey and the secrets of musical mastery with audiences worldwide, both live and online, inspiring others to uncover their own potential through the transformative power of music.
Connecting people through music: The Balcony Concerts (2020)
The violinist who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, brought millions of people together through music, sharing a message of unity and hope from his balcony.
36 Concerts from his balcony in Milan, broadcast live on social media, with over 300,000 people tuning in every day from all around the world.
International Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Teamwork & Collective Resonance Through Music
Aldo Cicchini is an international keynote speaker, musician, and experiential performer who helps organizations explore leadership, collaboration, listening, and collective intelligence through the universal language of music. Blending live musical performance, improvisation, and audience interaction, he creates immersive keynote experiences that inspire teams to connect, communicate, and perform with greater awareness and cohesion. His work transforms music into a living model for leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and human connection.
TEDx Rio de la Plata 2022
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Aldo Cicchini brings a unique perspective to the corporate and conference world by combining artistic excellence with organizational insight. Unlike traditional business speakers, his keynote experiences engage audiences emotionally, intellectually, and collectively through live music and real-time interaction. His sessions explore how listening, synchronization, trust, and resonance become essential skills for modern leadership and high-performing teams. Through experiential storytelling and musical dynamics, audiences experience collaboration not as a concept, but as a shared human process.
“The secrets of the craft of great musicians remind us of the fundamental aspects we must focus on when striving to achieve seemingly impossible goals and harmonizing with others to turn a team project into a masterpiece”
Video
Assago Forum (Milano, 20/03/2024) “The Soundtrack of Life” on the occasion of the International Day of Happiness.
TEDx Rio de la Plata (1/11/2022) “Fue todo culpa de Vivaldi” – Opening at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires in front of 12,000 people.
AISI – Convention Annuale (19/11/2022) “Listening and passion”
Some concepts
Activities
Graduated with top marks, distinction and special mention from the Milan Conservatory under the guidance of Daniele Gay, then further refined his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Dora Schwarzberg. Since 2014 he’s a member of “Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale Rai” (Italy), joining the first violins section.
2010
Between 2010 and 2013 he was a member of the String Sextet of the “Accademia Teatro Alla Scala di Milano”, touring through Italy, Asia, and South America and recording live for Radio3 in Italy, Limen TV and the Hong Kong Radio.
2011
In 2011, his string string quartet “Antonio Solari” attended a masterclass with the “Shanghai String Quartet” and was selected to open their concert in Milan.
2013
from 2010 to 2013 he was a member of “Orchestra dell’Accademia del Teatro Alla Scala di Milano” where he often played the role of Concertmaster assistant and principal of the second violins.
2014
In 2014, he made his debut with the “Orquesta Filarmónica de Montevideo” playing Mendelssohn Violin concerto Op.64 in E minor under the baton of David del Pino Klinge, earning high praise from both the audience and critics.
2015
In 2015, he creates the “Schiele String Sextet” with colleagues from the RAI National Symphony Orchestra.
This ensemble inaugurates the 2015-2016 OSN Rai chamber music season in Turin. A few months later, they are selected to perform in the Quirinal Palace’s chamber music season (the residence of the Italian President), with a live broadcast on Radio 3 Rai reaching audiences across Europe.
2019
In 2019 he collaborates with “Les Italiens de l’Opera” (Paris) and “Stars of American Ballet” joining different shows in Paris and playing as a soloist virtuoso pieces as Wieniawski – Etude Caprice Op.18 N4 and Bazzini – La Ronde des Lutins.
This last years he collaborates with “Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano”, “Teatro San Carlo di Napoli”, “Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala”, “Cameristi della Scala”, “Solisti d’Europa” (Strings Orchestra that puts together the best musicians from OSN Rai, Teatro alla Scala and Accademia di Santa Cecilia.
2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he performs daily from his balcony, bringing hope to those nearby and streaming live on social media to share the beauty of music with everyone in quarantine. His 36 concerts quickly go viral worldwide, reaching over 300,000 people each day from every corner of the globe.
2022
He participates as speaker at the world’s largest TEDx event. TEDx Rio de la Plata, where between words and music he made 12,000 people vibrate at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires.
He founds the OP3 string trio, a project in which he enjoys uniquely and creatively blending classical music with other musical genres. A few months later they collaborate with Simona Ventura and Saturnino Celani.
2023
Debut with his string trio OP3 at the Blue Note in Milan and release of their first Album “Discover”.
2024
He participates as Speaker in a special event in Milan (Assago Forum) in the occasion of the International World Happiness Day, sharing his experience with more than 8000 teenagers from many High Schools of Lombardy region.
Awards
2008 to 2010
- Scholarship from the Italian government to study at “Giuseppe Verdi” Conservatory in Milan.
2008
- First prize at the national competition “Città di Riccione”.
- “Sergio Dragoni” scholarship for string players, Milan Conservatory.
2009
- First prize at the international competition “Cogoleto 2009”.
- Second place with his string quartet at the “Beltrami” Chamber Music competition of the Milan Conservatory.
2010
- First prize in the competition “Nuovi Orizzonti” in Arezzo.
- With his Quartet “Solari”, he wins the Scholarship for String Quartets of the Milan Conservatory.
2011
- “Beltrami” award for the best String Quartet of Milan Conservatory.
2012
- Semi finalist in the prestigious violin competition “Vittorio Veneto” in Italy.
2013
- Semifinalist in the international competition “Postacchini” in Fermo.
- Winner of the audition for Guest Artists at the Haydn Orchestra in Bolzano.
2014
- Winner of the international competition of “Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale RAI” in Italy, obtaining a position in the first violins section of the orchestra among more than 560 world wide competitors.
- Commendation plaque from the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay “for his outstanding international career worthily representing the culture of our country”
