Role

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Conductor

Birth

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in Pesaro, Italy

 

Michele Mariotti is a renowned Italian conductor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on November 28, 1979, in Pesaro, Italy, Mariotti grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Gianfranco Mariotti, was a composer and conductor, while his mother, Maria Grazia Ferracini, was a pianist. From a young age, Mariotti was exposed to the world of music and developed a passion for it. Mariotti began his musical education at the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro, 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 Gianluigi Gelmetti. Mariotti also studied with other renowned conductors such as Yuri Temirkanov, Seiji Ozawa, and Riccardo Muti. Mariotti made his conducting debut in 2005 at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, where he conducted Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola." This performance was a huge success and marked the beginning of Mariotti's career as a conductor. Since then, Mariotti has conducted numerous operas and symphonies in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. One of Mariotti's most notable performances was his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 2012, where he conducted Rossini's "La Cenerentola." This performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and Mariotti was praised for his skillful interpretation of the music. Mariotti has since returned to the Metropolitan Opera to conduct other operas, including Verdi's "Rigoletto" and Donizetti's "L'Elisir d'Amore." Mariotti has also conducted at other major opera houses around the world, 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 world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. In addition to his work as a conductor, Mariotti is also a prolific recording artist. He has recorded numerous operas and symphonies, including Rossini's "La Cenerentola," Verdi's "La Traviata," and Puccini's "La Bohème." His recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the International Opera Award. Mariotti has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2011, he was awarded the Abbiati Prize for Best Conductor by the Italian Association of Music Critics. He has also been awarded the Premio Franco Abbiati and the Premio della Critica Musicale "Franco Abbiati" for his work as a conductor. Mariotti is known for his passionate and energetic conducting style, as well as his deep understanding of the music he conducts. He is highly respected by his peers and is considered one of the most talented conductors of his generation. Mariotti continues to perform and record music, and his contributions to the world of classical music are sure to be remembered for years to come.

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