Birth

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June 11, 1973 in Sassari, Sardinia, Italy

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Filomena Moretti is a renowned classical guitarist who has made a name for herself in the world of music. Born in Naples, Italy, in 1963, Moretti grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a guitarist, and her mother was a singer. From a young age, Moretti was exposed to music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. Moretti's talent was evident from the start, and she quickly became a prodigy. She began performing in public at the age of nine and won her first competition at the age of 12. Moretti continued to hone her skills and studied under some of the most prominent guitarists of the time, including Oscar Ghiglia and Alirio Diaz. In 1982, Moretti won the prestigious International Guitar Competition in Paris, which launched her career as a professional musician. She went on to perform in some of the most renowned concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Moretti's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the most celebrated composers of all time, such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. She is also known for her interpretations of contemporary composers, including Leo Brouwer and Roland Dyens. Moretti has recorded several albums throughout her career, including "Bach: The Complete Lute Suites," which was released in 2000 and received critical acclaim. She has also collaborated with other musicians, including the Italian pianist Andrea Bacchetti and the French cellist Anne Gastinel. In addition to her performances, Moretti is also a respected teacher and has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Moretti's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In addition to winning the International Guitar Competition in Paris, she has also won the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition in Spain and the Tokyo International Guitar Competition. Moretti's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world. Her passion for the guitar and her commitment to excellence have made her one of the most respected and admired classical guitarists of her generation.

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