Paolo Tatafiore

Conducting Parkinson's Conversations · Oct 8, 2026 · 23m

In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier talks with Paolo Tatafiore. Paolo is an Italian-born piano virtuoso, composer, and teacher who began his musical training in his native Naples. During his successful career, He performed throughout Europe and the United States as a soloist and chamber musician.

In 2020, Paolo began experiencing a tremor and loss of control in his right hand. These symptoms struck at the very center of his life as a pianist and ultimately led him to stop performing concerts. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Paolo brought the…