Piacella Duo

TECHNICAL RIDER

For standard instrumental performance

The necessary time for the sound check is approximately 60-90 minutes,
provided that the equipment and technical personnel are fully ready.

Below you can find
a list of equipment:

Important Note!

The technical rider is approximate, as each location has unique conditions and architectural acoustics. To achieve the best sound, we recommend an free on-site meeting to determine and agree upon the necessary equipment and its optimal placement on stage.

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Piacella Duo appreciate if you use your standard suppliers for requested sound equipment. If you need, you can request equipment from us.

Instrument Requirements & Accessories

For pianist:

• Grand piano (any size) / Acoustic piano / Electric piano and Piano stool / Bench

If it’s electric piano:
— 88-key, weighted keyboard (preferred brands: Yamaha, Roland, Nord, etc.)
— Additional stereo-Di-Box, and pair of Jack-Jack cables
— Keyboard stand & Sustain pedal
— Music stand, (if the piano does not have a built-in one)

For Cellist:

— Stool or bench
— Music stand

If itʼs a huge hall:
— Microphone for cello amplification DPA-4099C on boom-stand and all necessary cables

Sound & Audio Equipment

If we are working with an electric piano and loudspeakers:

• Professional sound engineer for setup and monitoring
• Reliable 220V power supply with accessible outlets
• Mixer
• Stage monitors, or at least one
• One or two power-amplified speakers (depending on venue size)
• If the hall is very big and you want to amplify the sound of grand / acoustic piano: two condenser microphone DPA-4099P or AKG-414 (or analogue) on boom-stand

Hospitality

Dressing-room:
• Private space to change, store instruments, and prepare for the performance

Refreshments:
• Three bottles of still water

Meals (if applicable):
• Preferred options: Pizza Quattro Formaggi & Classic Margherita for duo and sound engineer

This technical rider outlines the necessary equipment. Adhering to the list ensures high-quality sound. ♥️ Proper equipment allows the full beauty of the cello and piano to shine, while adapting to the specifics of any venue. This is essential for creating an atmosphere that matches the event and meets the expectations of your guests.

If any of the specified equipment is unavailable, please notify us in advance to arrange alternatives. Thank you!

Thank you for paying close attention to our technical rider! Your effort to provide the necessary conditions allows us to fully showcase our artistic potential and create a unique and memorable atmosphere for your event. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to performing for you.

For more information,
please contact us 😌

visual guidelines

This section provides visual references to ensure the stage arrangement and equipment placement meet the performance requirements. Following these guidelines helps streamline the setup process and ensures optimal conditions for the duo’s performance.