Music has been both my profession and my greatest passion for many years. Every new project is an opportunity to learn, experiment, and push my creative boundaries. I am naturally curious, and I believe that curiosity is one of the most important qualities a composer can have. I approach every project with the same dedication and commitment, always striving to achieve the best possible result and never settling for the first solution. My background as an orchestral trumpeter in symphony orchestras provides a performer’s insight into sound, balance, and the expressive possibilities of a live orchestra. This practical experience informs my writing, helping me craft music that is expressive and playable across all sections. I enjoy exploring large-scale orchestral scores, intimate chamber music, hybrid productions, and immersive sound design, drawing inspiration from classical masters and today’s leading film, animation, and video game composers. Collaboration is at the core of my process: I work closely with directors and producers to serve the story, value feedback, and pursue a shared artistic vision.

Carlo Chiarotti

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Music has been both my profession and my greatest passion for many years. Every new project is an opportunity to learn, experiment, and push my creative boundaries. I am naturally curious, and I believe that curiosity is one of the most important qualities a composer can have. I approach every project with the same dedication and commitment, always striving to achieve the best possible result and never settling for the first solution. My background as an orchestral trumpeter in symphony orchestras provides a performer’s insight into sound, balance, and the expressive possibilities of a live orchestra. This practical experience informs my writing, helping me craft music that is expressive and playable across all sections. I enjoy exploring large-scale orchestral scores, intimate chamber music, hybrid productions, and immersive sound design, drawing inspiration from classical masters and today’s leading film, animation, and video game composers. Collaboration is at the core of my process: I work closely with directors and producers to serve the story, value feedback, and pursue a shared artistic vision.

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Music has been both my profession and my greatest passion for many years. Every new project is an opportunity to learn, experiment, and push my creative boundaries. I am naturally curious, and I believe that curiosity is one of the most important qualities a composer can have. I approach every project with the same dedication and commitment, always striving to achieve the best possible result and never settling for the first solution.
My background as an orchestral trumpeter in symphony orchestras provides a performer’s insight into sound, balance, and the expressive possibilities of a live orchestra. This practical experience informs my writing, helping me craft music that is expressive and playable across all sections. I enjoy exploring large-scale orchestral scores, intimate chamber music, hybrid productions, and immersive sound design, drawing inspiration from classical masters and today’s leading film, animation, and video game composers. Collaboration is at the core of my process: I work closely with directors and producers to serve the story, value feedback, and pursue a shared artistic vision.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Conductor-Arranger at ILOVE DISCO
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Conductor-Arranger for featured concerts.
Conductor at Florence Korea Film Festival
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Conductor for festival programs and live orchestral performances.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for three SAC Sharjah Animation Conference concerts.
Keynote Speaker (Guest) at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Keynote speaker on composition for cartoons; guest with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli). Also conducted 3 concerts as part of the event.
Guest / Speaker at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - Present
Keynote speaker with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli); conducted concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at I Cavalieri del Re - versione Sinfonica
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conductor-arranger for symphonic version.
Conductor-Arranger at I Love Disco
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conductor and arranger for live performances.
Keynote Speaker at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Keynote speaker with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli) during a major conference.
Conductor-Arranger at I cavalieri del Re in versione Sinfonica
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for orchestral version of the project.
Conductor-Arranger at Nemoland Legend Award
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for a gala honoring Glen Keane.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference Opening
May 1, 2024 - Present
Opening festival concerts with Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Opened SAC events with orchestral arrangements and performances.
Conductor and Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert II
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Conductor and arranger for the Studio Ghibli concert programme performed by Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor and Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert I
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Conductor and arranger for the Studio Ghibli concert programme performed by Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert II
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conductor and arranger for concert program.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert I
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Conductor-Arranger for Studio Ghibli concert productions.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Conductor-Arranger for Studio Ghibli concert productions.
Conductor and Arranger at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Conductor for animation-focused events in Bergamo.
Conductor-Arranger at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - Present
Performance with Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Contributed to the orchestra program at Teatro Sociale di Città Alta.
Conductor at The Breadcrumbs
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Concert performance at Teatro Odeon, Florence.
Conductor and Arranger at NemoLand/Nemoland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Conductor for NemoLand editions featuring Disney/Toei properties; responsible for orchestration and live arrangements.
Conductor / Guest / Orchestra at Nemoland/NEMOLAND (Disney & Pixar guests)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Guest conductor and arranger for multiple editions of NEMOLAND (2014–2019).
Conductor and Arranger at NEMOLAND/Nemoland events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Conductor and arranger for NemoLand editions, including 17th and 18th editions with high-profile guests.
Conductor and Arranger at NEMOLAND/Nemoland events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Conductor and arranger for NemoLand editions (Disney-related concerts), overseeing orchestration and arrangement.
Founder, Conductor, and Principal Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founded in 2014, I lead an ensemble that performs iconic film music and original productions. I conduct, arrange, and record scores with a professional orchestra, ensuring performances combine musical precision with expressive depth. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to translate emotional worlds into music, and I record and finalize scores for live performances and concert productions to maximize authenticity and impact.
Conductor, Composer, Principal Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founded Florence Pops Orchestra in 2014 and have served as conductor, composer, and principal arranger. I’ve led the ensemble to perform iconic film music and original productions at an international level, recording and finalizing scores with a live orchestra to capture authentic emotion and musical depth.
Conductor and Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founded and conducts the Florence Pops Orchestra; writes original orchestral arrangements and music; performs in concerts around the world.
Conductor-Arranger at NEMOLAND editions
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lead conductor/arranger for editions featuring Disney/Ghibli guests.
Conductor at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Ongoing leadership and musical direction; development of original arrangements.
Founder and Conductor at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founded the Florence Pops Orchestra; writes original arrangements and music; conducts concerts around the world.
Founder / Conductor / Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founded the Florence Pops Orchestra in 2014, writing original arrangements and music, and conducting concerts in Italy and internationally.
Trumpet Player at Theatre and Festival Productions
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Trumpet performer in various theatrical performances including 'World Youth Day' events, with orchestral and choral ensembles.
Trumpet Player at Orchestra GAMS / Requiem for Rossini
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Orchestral performances under Monsignor Luigi Sessa.
Conductor at Orchestra GAMS
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Requiem performances of Rossini–Verdi; collaborated with Monsignor Luigi Sessa.
Trumpet at World Youth Day (Vatican City)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Trumpet performer for the World Youth Day event with the Pope.
Trumpet Player at Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
XVIII Stagione Concertistica; Puccini performances.
Trumpet Player at Theatre and Opera Orchestras
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Trumpet performances including Amleto with Carlo Cecchi (1991-1992).
Trumpet at Various orchestras (Amleto, Le Stanze di Orfeo, etc.)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2002
Trumpet performances with multiple Italian orchestras during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Education

Course of Composition (VI°) at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998
IV° Degree reading of the score at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Degree in Advertising Graphics at Florence, Italy
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
Degree in Trumpet at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Web Graphic Design Degree at Nemo Academy, Florence
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
VI° Course of Composition at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998
IV° Degree Reading of the Score at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Degree Advertising Graphics at Florence, Italy
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
Degree Trumpet at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Degree Web Graphic Design at Nemo Academy, Florence
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Masterclass Piano Jazz Arranger at CAM Music Activities Centre, Florence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Masterclass Trumpet Jazz at Acqui Termi Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Masterclass Trumpet Jazz at Antella Jazz, Florence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Course: Film Scoring, Virtual Orchestration, Game Scoring at IITM Italian Institute of Music Technologies, Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Trumpet Degree at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
IV Degree - Reading of the Score at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
VI° Course of Composition at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998
Advertising Graphics Degree at Florence (unspecified)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
Web Graphic Design Degree at Nemo Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

2026 London Movie Awards
March 5, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Best Original Score-“Hello Maggie!” (GB)
San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival
January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2025
Best composer “Jigen Daisuke”
iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
May 25, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Best Composer "The index: pointers for a crime"
Certifications in Film Scoring and Virtual Orchestration
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Masterclass Certifications (Piano Jazz Arranger; Trumpet Jazz)
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Masterclass Piano Jazz Arranger
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Masterclass Trumpet Jazz – Acqui Termi Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Masterclass Trumpet Jazz – Antella Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
World Youth Day – Trumpet
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    2026 | Carlo Chiarotti - Original Music for Animation (Official Reel)

    Welcome to my 2026 Animation Music Reel.
    This video features a curated selection of my most significant works as a composer of original soundtracks for animation produced over recent years.

    From epic symphonic scores to jazz-pop vibes, through electronic textures and intimate atmospheres, my mission is to provide a unique and unforgettable sonic identity to every character and story. Versatility is at the heart of my musical approach: transforming visuals into emotion through a tailor-made sound narrative.

    This showcase spans various musical genres to demonstrate flexibility in arrangement and production:

    Orchestral/Cinematic: For epic moments and grand adventures.

    Jazz & Swing: For lively and character-driven scenes.

    Electronic & Sound Design: For modern or futuristic contexts.

    Minimalist & Acoustic: For delicate and emotional storytelling

    Welcome to my 2026 Film & Art Documentary Music Reel

    This video presents a curated selection of my latest works as a composer of original soundtracks for films and art documentaries created in recent years.

    From cinematic orchestral scores to intimate contemporary textures, each project is approached with the goal of shaping a distinctive emotional and narrative identity through music. My work focuses on enhancing visual storytelling, creating sound worlds that resonate with the artistic vision of every film and documentary.

    This reel explores different musical languages and production styles, including:

    Orchestral / Cinematic: For powerful storytelling and emotional depth.

    Contemporary & Ambient: For immersive artistic and visual experiences.

    Minimalist & Acoustic: For intimate and reflective narratives.

    Electronic & Sound Design: For modern aesthetics and experimental atmospheres.

    Hello Maggie!

    Hello Maggie! is an animated short inspired by the real-life experiences of Shigeru Yabu and illustrated by the legendary Willie Ito (animator for Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera). Directed by Tony Tarantini, the film will premiere at CTN Expo 2025 in Burbank, California.

    A co-production between Accademia Nemo (Florence, Italy), Sheridan College (Canada), and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, the project unites generations and cultures to share an important chapter of American history through animation.

    https://www.twine.net/signin