This charismatic German Italo-Argentinian artist is pianist, actress, composer and film maker. A Berliner newspaper described her as “more than a fashionable crossover” as she surprised the conservative classical audience of the Philharmonie already in the 90s with her innovative recitals playing Argentinian tangos, Piazzolla’s works and own compositions in a time when this repertoire was unusual. Her aim was always to give access to a new musical experience out of the established traditions of the classical world. Her recordings offer an interesting selection of Argentinian composers, film music, pop and her own compositions, combining classic with elements of improvisational freedom. Cecilia is a very creative person with a wide range of talents. She studied Film in Los Angeles and has already succeeded as an actress, appearing in international feature films and German TV, She worked with internationally renowned directors like Roman Polanski, Wim Wenders or Tom Tykwer. As a film maker she produced and directed documentaries and music videos. She has performed in the USA, Europe, South American and Asia at renowned concert halls and has been soloist of many orchestras. Cecilia Pillado is a Steinway Artist.