Carlo Palese obtained his Diploma in piano at the Conservatoire “L. Boccherini” in Lucca, summa cum laude. He then studied under the guidance of Maria Tipo and, for some years, of Pietro Rigacci. Subsequently, he was the student of Aquiles delle Vigne, obtaining the Diplome Superieur d’Execution at the Ecole Normale de Musique “A. Cortot” in Paris. Prizewinner in important piano competitions, he now performs both as a soloist and as a chamber musician.

The intent of spreading musical culture has led Carlo Palese to be active also in the field of music promotion: he is President of “Livornoclassica”and Artistic Director of the Livorno Piano Competition. Currently, he is Professor of piano at the Conservatoire “Luigi Boccherini” in Lucca and gives masterclasses in Italy and abroad.