Biography
In 2012, Villani made a much anticipated comeback recital at St. James’s in Piccadilly, London, where his accounts of core romantic repertoire – alternating drama and beauty – astonished the audience. A further recital at St John’s, Smith Square in 2013 – which was preceded by an interview and performances on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ – consolidated Villani’s reputation as an intensely individual, original voice with entirely his own sound at the instrument.