Luigi Russo
Biography

My violin journey began under Maestro Rosario Macchiarulo, and I later earned my Second-Level Academic Diploma under Maestro Stefano Pagliani’s guidance. To further refine my skills, I trained with internationally renowned violinists, including Ilya Grubert, Antonio Anselmi, Francesco Manara, Vincenzo Quaranta, Mariana Muresanu, Fabio Paggioro, Andrés Calatayud, and Daniele Pascoletti. Since December 2022, I have
been enrolled in the orchestral training and specialization program at the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala, deepening my orchestral expertise.

As Concertmaster of the first violins, I collaborated with the Conservatory of Salerno in the production of “The Barber of Seville” by G. Rossini at the Teatro Verdi in Salerno. I have held various roles in numerous orchestras, performing under distinguished conductors such as Fabio Luisi, Daniel Oren, Donato Renzetti, Diego Fasolis, Nicola Samale, Jacopo Sipari, Alessandro Bonato, Giovanni Conte, Sascha Goetzel, Glass
Marcano, Renato Rivolta, David Coleman, Michele Gamba, Marco Armiliato, Enrico Fagone, Sesto Quatrini, and Clelia Cafiero.
Orchestral Collaborations:
I have worked with both youth and professional orchestras, including the Italian Youth Orchestra, Teatro Verdi di Salerno Orchestra, YMEO Orchestra, Italian School of Strings Orchestra, Campania Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Milan Orchestra, Scarlatti Orchestra of Naples, Teatro Goldoni di Livorno Orchestra, and Bottesini Orchestra. My collaborations span across diverse settings, from symphonic to chamber music
performances.

Chamber Music Experience
I actively participate in chamber music settings and have performed in the “Concerts of Sant’Apollonia” series in Salerno under the direction of Maestros Francesca Taviani, Cristina Iacoboni, and Michela Trovajoli. As first violin, I had the honor of premiering Chamber Concerto No. 4 by Giuseppe D’Amico at the “Arturo Toscanini” hall of Teatro alla Scala. In April 2024, I performed in the third edition of the Gala Fracci with the
Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala.

In January 2023, I toured with the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra, performing The Marriage of Figaro for the Accademia dell’Opera at the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman. Later, in April and May 2024, I performed in symphonic opera concerts at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden. Recently, in September 2024, I participated in the “Yerevan Music Fest” at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Yerevan, Armenia, further broadening my international experience.

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