Role

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Conductor  

Birth

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June 29, 1976 in Messina, Italy

 

Antonino Fogliani is a renowned Italian conductor and pianist, known for his exceptional talent and passion for classical music. Born on August 16, 1976, in Naples, Italy, Fogliani showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Fogliani studied at the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in Naples, where he received his diploma in piano performance. He then went on to study conducting with Maestro Donato Renzetti at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. During his studies, Fogliani won several awards and scholarships, including the prestigious "Premio Abbado" award, which is given to the most promising young conductor in Italy. After completing his studies, Fogliani began his career as a conductor, making his debut at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples in 2001. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to conduct at some of the most prestigious opera houses and orchestras in Europe and the United States. One of Fogliani's most notable performances was his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in 2008, where he conducted a production of Donizetti's "La Fille du Régiment." The performance was a huge success, and Fogliani received critical acclaim for his interpretation of the score. He has since returned to the Metropolitan Opera to conduct several other productions, including "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "La Traviata." Fogliani has also conducted at other major opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Vienna State Opera. He has worked with some of the most renowned singers in the world, including Plácido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, and Juan Diego Flórez. In addition to his work as a conductor, Fogliani is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI and the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala. He has also recorded several albums as a pianist, including a recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes. Fogliani has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2010, he was awarded the "Premio Abbiati" award, which is considered the most prestigious award for classical music in Italy. He has also been awarded the "Premio Franco Abbiati" award for best conductor and the "Premio della Critica Musicale Franco Abbiati" award for best recording. Fogliani is known for his passion for classical music and his dedication to his craft. He is highly respected by his colleagues and is considered one of the most talented conductors of his generation. He continues to perform and conduct at major opera houses and orchestras around the world, and his fans eagerly await his next performance.

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