Hi, I’m Riccardo Cappelluti, a sound designer, composer, and audio engineer based in Pescara, Italy. I work across live performance, film, and theatre, crafting immersive sonic experiences using electroacoustic techniques, field recordings, and live electronics. I enjoy collaborating with artists and filmmakers to translate ideas into expressive soundscapes and inventive sonic textures. I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, MAX MSP, and I’m always exploring new tools and approaches. My interests include sound design for film, acousmatic music, foley, and deep listening, and I relish opportunities to experiment with new formats and venues for sonic storytelling.

Riccardo Cappelluti

Hi, I’m Riccardo Cappelluti, a sound designer, composer, and audio engineer based in Pescara, Italy. I work across live performance, film, and theatre, crafting immersive sonic experiences using electroacoustic techniques, field recordings, and live electronics. I enjoy collaborating with artists and filmmakers to translate ideas into expressive soundscapes and inventive sonic textures. I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, MAX MSP, and I’m always exploring new tools and approaches. My interests include sound design for film, acousmatic music, foley, and deep listening, and I relish opportunities to experiment with new formats and venues for sonic storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Riccardo Cappelluti, a sound designer, composer, and audio engineer based in Pescara, Italy. I work across live performance, film, and theatre, crafting immersive sonic experiences using electroacoustic techniques, field recordings, and live electronics. I enjoy collaborating with artists and filmmakers to translate ideas into expressive soundscapes and inventive sonic textures.

I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, MAX MSP, and I’m always exploring new tools and approaches. My interests include sound design for film, acousmatic music, foley, and deep listening, and I relish opportunities to experiment with new formats and venues for sonic storytelling.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

FOH Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Front-of-house engineer for live performances, coordinating sound, monitoring, and live mixing across various venues and events.
Studio Recordings at ECHODELIK (Oslo Tapes project: Staring at the Sun Before Goin’ Blind)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Studio recordings for Oslo Tapes release 'Staring at the Sun Before Goin’ Blind' (2023).
Live Performance at Paesaggi Sonori Festival
March 28, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Live performance at Paesaggi Sonori Festival, Teatro Comunale di Città Sant’Angelo (Italy).
Sound Designer at Conservatory of Pescara
May 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Sound design for the theatrical piece Le Baccanti, directed by Rossella Mattioli.
Sonorization at Francesco Iezz i (Le Sorelle)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Sonorization for feature film Le Sorelle, directed by Francesco Iezz i.
Sound Design & Composition at Festival Dannunziano
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Sound design and composition for the theatrical piece Ardefedra.
Sonorization at Man Ray short (L’Etoile de Mer)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Sonorization of the surrealist short L’Etoile de Mer by Man Ray.
Sonoration & Live Electronics at A Ronne (Hommage to Luciano Berio)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Sonoration and live electronics for the theatrical piece A Ronne, homage to Luciano Berio.
FOH Engineer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Four years as a FOH engineer (2021-2025) providing front-of-house sound for live performances.
Sound Designer / Studio Recording Engineer at EchoDelik
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Studio recordings for Oslo Tapes “Staring at the Sun Before Goin’ Blind” (2023).
Live Electronics Performer at Paesaggi Sonori Festival
March 28, 2025 - Present
Live performance at Paesaggi Sonori Festival, March 28, 2025, Teatro Comunale di Città Sant’Angelo, Italy.
Sonorization at Le Sorelle (Film)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sonorization for the feature film Le Sorelle, directed by Francesco Iezzi (2025).
Sound Designer / Composer at Festival Dannunziano
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sound design and composition for Ardefedra (theatrical piece) (2025).
Sonorization at Man Ray short L'Étoile de Mer
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sonorization of the surrealist short L'Étoile de Mer by Man Ray (2025).
Sonorization / Live Electronics at A Ronne (homage to Luciano Berio)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sonorization and live electronics for A Ronne, a theatrical piece honoring Luciano Berio (2025).
Studio Recording Engineer
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Studio recordings for Oslo Tapes’ Staring at the Sun Before Goin’ Blind (2023) at Echodelik; involved tracking, editing, and mixing.
Live Electronics / Sound Designer
March 28, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Live performance and sound design for Paesaggi Sonori Festival (Teatro Comunale di Città Sant’Angelo), featuring live electronics and spatial sound.
Sound Designer
May 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Sound design for the theatrical piece Le Baccanti, directed by Rossella Mattioli (Conservatory of Pescara).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Engineering at Conservatory of Pescara
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Engineering at Conservatory of Pescara
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2025
Master’s Degree in Electronic Music at Conservatory of Pescara
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Conservatory of Pescara
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2025
Master's Degree in Electronic Music at Conservatory of Pescara
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Electronic Music
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2025
Master’s Degree in Electronic Music
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2025
Master’s Degree in Electronic Music
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services