Gerardo
Capaldo
Permanent percussionist at Teatro alla Scala (IT), member of the ensemble “I Percussionisti della Scala”
Since I became a BS endorser, the guys on the team have always treated me like family and have always been available to my every need and request. Creating video contents for BS is a reason for personal growth and sharing, their instruments are awesome, they take care of every detail and make sure that each of their “creatures” comes out of the factory at the top level.
Gerardo's Percussion Pick
I love all the BS instruments, but my favorite are definitely tambourine TC1S and snare drum multisonic Titanium Elite. The sound great compared to the acoustics and the shapes of the stage at the Teatro alla Scala, they simply adapt to my needs and those of the orchestra.
Artist Q&A
What is the oldest BSP instrument you own? What was your first?
Tambourine TC1S is my first and oldest instruments which I still have
What does your typical practice routine look like? Do you have a favorite place to practice?
I simply try to practicing almost everywhere, while I am at home watching TV, at the opera during intermissions, during vacation in the early morning.
What is your favorite practice technique? Anything creative or out of the ordinary?
The most important thing to me is practice in different surfaces trying to achieve the best control possible. The kind of exercise doesn’t matter.
What is your favorite performance memory?
Die meistersinger von nürnberg by Wagner at La Scala, 2018 (I think), with Daniele Gatti.
What inspires your creativity?
My roots , my past. Knowing where you come from and not knowing where you are going is an important point to me. It simply allows me to open my mind, in life and in music.