FRANCISCO RATTI
PERCUSSIONIST
About me
I was born in Brazil, where rhythm and percussion have been part of my life since childhood—a natural way of expressing myself and connecting with others. As that passion grew stronger, I chose to make it my profession, which led me to Argentina to pursue formal studies at the Gilardo Gilardi Conservatory, the National University of Arts, and the Superior Institute of Arts of Colón Theater.Music takes me to perform with major symphonic institutions, including the Buenos Aires Philharmonic, the Colón Theater and Argentino Theater resident orchestras, and the Argentine National Orchestra “Libertador José de San Martín,” with which I toured Japan in 2024.Beyond the symphonic stage, I work extensively as a session musician and official Grover Pro Percussion Artist, performing in musicals, Latin ensembles, and crossover projects that bridge classical and popular traditions. These experiences have led to collaborations with major labels and brands such as Sony Music, Disney, Adidas, Duki, Bizarrap, Abel Pintos, and Los Palmeras.For me, percussion is communication at its core: a bridge between cultures and people, and every performance is an opportunity to share that connection.
