Pedro Beriso has received widespread critical acclaim for his performance on the fortepiano in Mozart’s Così fan tutte at the Salzburg Festival 2026. His work throughout the recitatives, ornamentation and improvisations was repeatedly singled out by the international press.
“A special mention must go to the Spaniard Pedro Beriso, who was as excellent as he was subtle on the fortepiano during the recitatives.”
— Luis Gago, EL PAÍS
“Leading the recitatives, pianist Pedro Beriso displays great creativity in his ornamentation and improvisations.”
— Claude Jottrand, Forum Opéra
“Pedro Beriso provided decorative forte-piano recitatives, including a few vamp-till-ready moments.”
— Robert Hugill, Planet Hugill
“Pedro Beriso provided decorative recitatives on the fortepiano.”
— Jos Hermans, Leidmotief
“Pedro Beriso was fantastic on the keyboard all night long.”
— Justo Romero, Beckmesser / Radio Clásica
“From the orchestra, the pulsating double basses and the magnificent Pedro Beriso at the fortepiano stood out in particular.”
— Marion Eigl, Radio Klassik Stephansdom
“Pedro Beriso demonstrated great energy and earned full respect as he set the tempo with his secco recitatives on the hammered piano.”
— Pavel Unger, Opera Slovakia
“Pedro Beriso was playful, perhaps even too playful at times. There were interesting examples of playing lead-ins to musical numbers, such as in the exquisite trio ‘Soave sia il vento,’ as well as some colorful conversation between the fortepiano and the orchestra.”
— Karlo Radečić, OperaWire
“An excellent and omnipresent fortepiano.”
— Alberto Mattioli, La Stampa
