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.

About

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.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 3

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

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.

  • Conductor
  • Executive Producer
  • Film Composer

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.

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Work experience· 39 roles

Conductor-Arranger · ILOVE DISCOJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

Conductor-Arranger for featured concerts.

Conductor · Florence Korea Film FestivalJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

Conductor for festival programs and live orchestral performances.

Conductor-Arranger · SAC Sharjah Animation ConferenceMay 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo

Conductor-Arranger for three SAC Sharjah Animation Conference concerts.

Keynote Speaker (Guest) · SAC Sharjah Animation ConferenceJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo
Guest / Speaker · SAC Sharjah Animation ConferenceJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Conductor-Arranger · I Cavalieri del Re - versione SinfonicaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Conductor-Arranger · I Love DiscoJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Keynote Speaker · SAC Sharjah Animation ConferenceJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Education· 19

Course of Composition (VI°) · Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence1991 – 1998
IV° Degree reading of the score · Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence1990
Degree in Advertising Graphics · Florence, Italy1988
Degree in Trumpet · Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence1990

Certifications and awards· 9

2026 London Movie Awards2026

Best Original Score-“Hello Maggie!” (GB)

San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival2025

Best composer “Jigen Daisuke”

iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL2025

Best Composer "The index: pointers for a crime"

Certifications in Film Scoring and Virtual Orchestration2030 – 2026

Testimonials · 5.0 from 1 review

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