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Conductor Performer

 

Speranza Scappucci is a renowned Italian conductor and pianist who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on March 12, 1973, in Rome, Italy, Scappucci showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents, both music lovers, encouraged her to pursue her passion for music, and she went on to study at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Scappucci's talent as a pianist was evident from an early age, and she won several awards and competitions as a young musician. She went on to study conducting at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, where she was mentored by renowned conductor Daniele Gatti. Scappucci's talent as a conductor soon became apparent, and she began to receive invitations to conduct orchestras around the world. One of Scappucci's early breakthroughs came in 2004 when she was invited to conduct the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. This was a significant achievement for Scappucci, as the orchestra is one of the most prestigious in Italy and has a long history of working with some of the world's greatest conductors. Scappucci's performance was well-received, and she was praised for her musicality and sensitivity. Scappucci's career continued to flourish, and she went on to conduct many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Vienna State Opera. She has also worked with some of the world's most renowned soloists, including Plácido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, and Jonas Kaufmann. One of Scappucci's most significant achievements came in 2011 when she was appointed as the principal conductor of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liège, Belgium. This was a significant milestone for Scappucci, as it made her the first female conductor to hold such a position in Belgium. Scappucci's tenure at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie was highly successful, and she was praised for her innovative programming and her ability to bring out the best in the orchestra. Scappucci's talent as a conductor has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2016, she was awarded the Premio Abbiati, one of the most prestigious awards in Italian music, for her work as a conductor. She has also been awarded the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia, one of Italy's highest honors, for her contributions to the arts. Scappucci's repertoire is wide-ranging, and she is equally at home conducting operas and symphonic works. She has a particular affinity for the music of Mozart and has conducted many of his operas, including Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, and Così fan tutte. She has also conducted works by Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner, among others. In addition to her work as a conductor, Scappucci is also an accomplished pianist. She has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI. She has also recorded several albums as a pianist, including a recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 20 and 21 with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Scappucci is known for her musicality, her attention to detail, and her ability to bring out the best in the musicians she works with. She is highly respected by her colleagues and is considered one of the leading conductors of her generation.

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