Riccardo Pietri

After a two-year pause since Joyful, Riccardo Pietri returns with Pas de Danse—a reflective yet forward-looking piece blending movement, emotion, and renewal. Here, he shares insights behind this new chapter.

1. After a two-year break since “Joyful,” what inspired you to get back into the studio and create again?


What brought me back was the desire to share something new with people. Music remains one of the most beautiful ways to communicate, and reading the messages from those who’ve connected with my work reminded me why I started creating in the first phase of my life.

2. You’ve mentioned Gibran Alcocer as an influence for this track. How did his work or philosophy shape Pas de Danse?


I think Gibran is one of the most talented young artists in the neo-classical scene. His pieces like “Idea 10“ reinterpret traditional waltzes in a very contemporary way. What inspires me most about him is how he communicates emotion so clearly through simplicity. That sensibility definitely influenced the mood and tone of Pas de Danse.

3. The title evokes movement and grace. How does the idea of dance translate into the music—both sonically and emotionally?


Dance, to me, is one of the purest forms of artistic expression. Music and dance complete each other, one gives rhythm, the other gives shape. I imagined this track as a scene of movement and emotion, where each note almost takes a step of its own. It’s delicate but full of energy beneath the surface.

4. You’ve said this single marks a new chapter in your musical journey. What feels different this time compared to your earlier work?


This track feels like the beginning of a new chapter, a moment of transition. My earlier works had a more introspective tone, while Pas de Danse opens up new space for experimentation, both in sound and emotion. It’s still me, but with a different perspective. The piano has always been the heart of my compositions, but with Pas de Danse I wanted to explore a different structure, something closer to a waltz, more fluid and unpredictable than my usual style. It felt like the right time to experiment again.

5. Can you share a personal moment or feeling that found its way into this track—something listeners might not immediately pick up on?


Most of my songs come from quiet, solitary days, when the piano becomes my closest ally. Pas de Danse was born in one of those moments. It carries that sense of stillness and reflection that slowly turns into movement, a personal reminder that creativity always returns, even after silence.

6. Looking ahead to 2026, what’s next for you? How does this single set the tone for what’s coming?


2026 will be a year of new sounds and ideas. Pas de Danse represents a point of transition, a bridge toward something more cinematic and immersive, where piano and visual imagination can coexist. I’m excited to see how that vision will evolve in the next phase of my project.

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