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March 15, 1974 in Pezze di Greco, Italy

 

Mario Caroli is a renowned Italian flutist who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on December 10, 1974, in Milan, Italy, Caroli showed an early interest in music and began playing the flute at the age of eight. He studied at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan and later at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he received his diploma with honors. Caroli's talent and dedication to his craft quickly became apparent, and he began to receive recognition for his performances. In 1995, he won first prize at the International Flute Competition in Kobe, Japan, and in 1996, he won the prestigious ARD International Music Competition in Munich, Germany. These early successes set the stage for a career that would take him around the world and earn him critical acclaim. Over the years, Caroli has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many of the leading conductors of our time, including Pierre Boulez, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti. One of Caroli's most notable performances was his interpretation of the complete works of Pierre Boulez for solo flute, which he performed in a series of concerts in Paris in 2005. This ambitious project showcased Caroli's virtuosity and his ability to tackle complex and challenging works with ease. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Caroli is also a dedicated chamber musician. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Arditti Quartet and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. He is also a member of the Ensemble Accroche-Note, a contemporary music ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Caroli's dedication to contemporary music has been a hallmark of his career. He has premiered many new works by leading composers, including Salvatore Sciarrino, Brian Ferneyhough, and Philippe Hurel. He has also recorded several albums of contemporary music, including a critically acclaimed recording of Boulez's complete works for solo flute. Throughout his career, Caroli has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2007, he was awarded the prestigious Kranichsteiner Musikpreis by the Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music. In 2010, he was awarded the Prix de la Critique Musicale for his recording of Boulez's complete works for solo flute. Despite his many accomplishments, Caroli remains dedicated to his craft and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible on the flute. He is known for his technical precision, his musical sensitivity, and his ability to bring out the unique qualities of each piece he performs. His passion for music is evident in every note he plays, and his performances are a testament to the power of classical music to move and inspire audiences around the world.

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