Role

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Conductor  

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Marco Armiliato is a renowned Italian conductor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on May 18, 1963, in Genoa, Italy, Armiliato grew up in a family of musicians. His father, tenor Salvatore Armiliato, was a well-known opera singer, and his mother, mezzo-soprano Lucia Danieli, was also a singer. From a young age, Armiliato was exposed to the world of music and began to develop a passion for it. Armiliato began his musical education at the Conservatory of Music in Genoa, where he studied piano and composition. He later went on to study conducting at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, under the guidance of Franco Ferrara. Ferrara was a renowned conductor who had worked with some of the greatest orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic. After completing his studies, Armiliato began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and opera companies in Italy. He quickly gained a reputation for his talent and was soon invited to conduct in other countries, including the United States, Germany, and Japan. One of Armiliato's most significant achievements came in 1996 when he was appointed the principal conductor of the Teatro Regio di Parma, one of Italy's most prestigious opera houses. During his tenure, Armiliato conducted numerous productions, including Verdi's "La Traviata" and Puccini's "La Bohème." He also worked with some of the world's most renowned singers, including Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and José Carreras. In 2001, Armiliato made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, conducting a production of Verdi's "Il Trovatore." The performance was a huge success, and Armiliato was invited back to conduct numerous other productions at the Met, including Puccini's "Tosca" and Verdi's "Aida." Armiliato has also worked with many other leading opera companies around the world, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Vienna State Opera, and the Paris Opera. He has conducted numerous productions of some of the most famous operas in the repertoire, including "Carmen," "Don Giovanni," and "The Barber of Seville." In addition to his work in the opera world, Armiliato has also conducted many symphonic concerts with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also recorded numerous albums, including a collection of Verdi arias with tenor Marcelo Álvarez. Throughout his career, Armiliato has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor by the Italian National Association of Music Critics. He has also been awarded the Puccini Prize by the Puccini Foundation and the Verdi Prize by the Verdi Foundation. Armiliato continues to be one of the most sought-after conductors in the world of classical music. His passion for music and his talent as a conductor have made him a beloved figure among musicians and audiences alike.

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