Birth

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in Naples, Italy

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Chamber

 

Edoardo Catemario is a renowned classical guitarist and composer from Italy. He was born on October 4, 1974, in Naples, Italy. From a young age, Catemario showed a keen interest in music and began playing the guitar at the age of six. He was inspired by his father, who was also a guitarist and composer. Catemario's talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of nine. He studied at the Conservatory of Music in Naples, where he received a degree in guitar performance. He also studied with renowned guitarists such as Oscar Ghiglia, Alirio Diaz, and David Russell. Catemario's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when he won several international guitar competitions, including the "Andrés Segovia" International Guitar Competition in Spain and the "Guitar Foundation of America" International Competition in the United States. These victories helped to establish him as one of the most promising young guitarists of his generation. In 1995, Catemario released his debut album, "Guitar Recital," which received critical acclaim and helped to further establish his reputation as a rising star in the classical music world. He went on to release several more albums over the years, including "Baroque Guitar," "Spanish Guitar," and "Italian Guitar." Catemario has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Catemario is also a respected composer and arranger. He has written several pieces for guitar, including "Fantasia Mediterranea" and "Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra." He has also arranged works by other composers, including Bach, Vivaldi, and Paganini. Catemario has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the "Premio Napoli" for his contributions to the arts. He has also been awarded the "Premio Città di Castello" and the "Premio Città di Vasto" for his work as a performer and composer. Despite his success, Catemario remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record regularly, and he is committed to promoting classical music to new audiences around the world. His passion for music and his dedication to his art have made him one of the most respected and admired classical guitarists of his generation.

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