Ilio Barontini has given piano and harpsichord concerts since 1972, as a soloist or in various ensembles, in Italy and abroad (Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria). He was awarded of prestigious prizes in Italian and international piano competitions during the years 1975-1978. Recently, he has centred his chamber performances on playing in piano duo with his daughter @Caterina Barontini, at a single or at two pianos. Professor of Piano and of Score Reading at the "Pietro Mascagni" Superior Institute of Musical Studies in Livorno (Italy) from 1972 to 2015, he is currently complementing his concerts with composing and teaching. In 2017-2018 he has recorded his piano works in duo with @Caterina Barontini for Sifare Publishing, Rome: Back To Beat, a great opera in two parts for two pianos (recorded live in Teatro Goldoni, Livorno), before, and then his pieces for piano four hands (Bartókiana; Five Nursery Rhymes; Gershwiniana; Little Suite). He is regularly giving masterclasses for various Institutions and Musical Associations and is often called to take part in judging some of the most important piano competitions. He is the artistic director of Sifare Classical. In 2019-2020 he is planning a tour through Europe, UK and USA to present his latest album, Life is Love, composed with @Francesco Digilio.