Riccardo started in 1999 with his first band LUPERCALIA. they released the first album with the English label World Serpent (Death in June, Current 93, Antony and the Johnsons, Nurse with wound). In 2005 Riccardo formed the "ethereal folk" group CORDE OBLIQUE in the mid-2000s as primarily his solo effort. However, he employs numerous supporting artists in his studio creations, primarily orchestral instrumentation and strong female lead vocalists, currently sung by Rita Saviano. 

Corde Oblique performed in several locations over the years, including festivals in Italy, China, France, Germany (WGT, NCN, AMPHi), Belgium, Holland, and Albania, sharing the stage with bands: Bauhaus, Anathema, Opeth, Coph Nia, Moonspell, Ataraxia, Persephone, Spiritual Front, QNTAL, Kirlian Camera, Of the Wand and the moon, and more. 

In Corde Oblique's albums, there have been many guests, such as musicians from Anathema, Daemonia Nymphe, Officina Zoé, Spakka Napoli, Synaulia, Spiritual Front, Argine, Ashram, Gothica, Hexperos, Mediavolo, Dwelling. 

Corde Oblique's music was also used as the soundtrack for the Italian national TV RAI.