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References
- ↑ Martha Argerich and Gabriele perform Mozart Sonata KV448
- ↑ Martha Argerich and Gabriele Baldocci in concert, article
- ↑ Baldocci performs Liszt transcription of Wagner Isoldes Liebestod for Sky Classica TV
- ↑ Baldocci plays Schumann Carnaval op. 9
- ↑ Baldocci performed Liszt-Beethoven "Pastoral" Symphony at the Liszt Festival in Albano Laziale
- ↑ Baldocci reviewed by Classics Today
- ↑ Baldocci conducts the Rosario Chamber Orchestra with Lyda Chen and Enrico Fagone, article
- ↑ The short movie "Bloopers!" by Gabriele Baldocci
- ↑ Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Webpage
- ↑ Potenza Conservatory of Music
- ↑ London Piano Centre
- ↑ Milton Keynes Music Academy
