Federica Bortoluzzi, was born in Milan in 1988 into a family of musicians, Federica Bortoluzzi began studying piano at the age of six, receiving her early training with Alberto Colombo.

She refined her skills under Andrea Lucchesini and Maria Tipo, from whom she learned and embraced a musical philosophy that deeply influenced her artistic growth.

Her concert activity spans both Italy and abroad.

She made her debut at the age of 9 with Haydn's Piano Concerto in G Major.

Since then, she has performed in prestigious venues for major concert societies.

At 13, she was invited to Canada, where she gave a recital for the Playhouse's concert season in Vancouver and held her first Masterclass in collaboration with the Tom Lee Academy, an event that earned her recognition from the Canadian House of Commons.

She has performed for La Società dei Concerti in Milan, La Verdi in Milan, La Società Filarmonica di Rovereto, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Amici della Musica in Florence at the Pergola, Fondazione Teatro Grande in Brescia, Teatro Verdi in Pordenone, Mito, Fondazione Amadeus, La Società Umanitaria in Milan, the Cernobbio Festival alongside Paul Badura-Skoda, Fondazione Walton in Ischia, the Mito Festival, Amici della Musica in Oleggio and Vittoria in Sicily, and in major concert halls such as those of the Conservatories of Milan, Verona, Piacenza, and Brescia. She also performed for the “Note di Primavera” season in Prato, for Gioventù Musicale d’Italia, at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, and internationally in Greece (Lefkada and Kythira), Portugal (National Theatre of Coimbra), Austria (Mozarteum Concert Hall in Salzburg), and Switzerland (Auditorium of the Conservatory of Lugano). Besides her solo activity, she dedicates herself to chamber music, especially through a piano duo with Giovanni Nesi, a violin and piano duo with Caterina Demetz, and other various ensembles.

Her concerts in recent seasons include performances for the Camerata Musicale Salentina, Ravello's Festival in a project dedicated to Beethoven's Sonatas, the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, the Sala dei Giganti for Amici della Musica in Padua, with orchestras such as the ORT, La Verdi in Milan, and the Italian Youth Orchestra. In Florence, she performed with Andrea Lucchesini in Bach’s Double Concerto BWV 1062 at the Teatro Niccolini.

As a musician, she is highly regarded for the authenticity and clarity of her interpretations, receiving praise from renowned musicians and figures such as A. Ciccolini, C. Katsaris, J.P. Luisada, V. Askenazy, J. Biegel, and Bruno Canino.

In September 2014, she garnered significant acclaim at the prestigious “Rina Sala Gallo” International Piano Competition in Monza, winning Second Prize and the Audience Special Prize.

Among her numerous awards are the "M. Zana" Prize in 2011 for the best interpretation of Franz Liszt’s works at the “Premio Nazionale delle Arti 2011 (AFAM)”, the “L. Marenzio” Prize in 2012, First Prize at the International Competition of Ancona, and awards at the “F. Schubert” Competition in Racconigi and the “Camillo Togni” Competition in Brescia.

In December 2014, she recorded a CD for the Amadeus label, featuring W.A. Mozart’s piano and violin sonatas with Caterina Demetz.

In June of the same year, she recorded a DVD for the Mozarteum in Salzburg, dedicated to the Preludes of Chopin, Scriabin, and Debussy.

She has also recorded music by F. Chopin for the program “Il Pianista” on “Radio Classica.”

She has performed live on Rai Radio3 for Oreste Bossini’s “La stanza della Musica” alongside pianist Giovanni Nesi, with whom she will launch a new project dedicated to Ravel and Latin America, starting at the Teatro alla Pergola in Florence and later at the Beauvois Festival in France.

In September 2015, her CD, recorded in duo with violinist Caterina Demetz for the MOVIMENTO CLASSICAL label, was released. The album received wide appreciation from both the public and critics, with reviews in outlets such as La Gazzetta di Parma, Musica, Amadeus, Il Corriere di Cremona, and Archi Magazine.

Her love for diverse forms of art and culture has led her to pursue classical studies, which she considers fundamental for fostering a conscious artistic vision. This intellectual pursuit has led her to give lectures and synesthetic events, collaborating with libraries such as the Sormani in Milan, the Queriniana in Brescia, as well as various high schools and workshops at conservatories. She is particularly passionate about the interdisciplinary connection between the arts and believes that collaboration between different artistic languages is crucial for disseminating culture, especially in today’s world. From this ethical commitment, several projects were born, such as “La Mer Mediterranée,” a narrated piano program inspired by Albert Camus' "Saggi Solari," and a "music and silent film" project in collaboration with GMI and the Cineteca Italiana.

She also studied with Riccardo Risaliti at the G. Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where she graduated.

In addition to her artistic career, she places great importance on teaching, recognizing the profound value of human, educational, and artistic exchange through direct contact with students. She believes this exchange is essential for keeping the very essence of music alive, both for herself and for future generations. She holds a permanent position as Professor of Piano at the "P. Mascagni" State Conservatory in Livorno.

Federica Bortoluzzi, pianist, recognizes the fundamental importance of cultural transmission within local communities, in a historical context where art is severely challenged by contemporary issues. In her role as artistic director, she is committed with dedication and rigor to promoting culture, deeming it essential to preserve an invaluable human heritage, such as music. She enthusiastically supports artistic festivals, such as "Giovani in Musica" at the Teatro della Rosa in Pontremoli, with a particular focus on young talents, to ensure the continuity and renewal of musical art.