Olivia Belli was born in Mantua, Italy. Belli is considered one of the most promising Italian pianists of the moment. Born in Mantua but raised in Trieste, Olivia studied classical piano at the conservatory and soon developed an affinity with 20th and 21st century composers such as Glass, Ligeti, Reich and Stockhausen and Ludovico Einaudi. Since childhood she has been surrounded by music and this passion has always accompanied her throughout her life.