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I live in Florence and music has always been part of my life. I studied Instrument and Composition at the Conservatory of Florence and after teaching and playing in different orchestras and schools, I embarked on a career as a composer. In 2014 I founded the Florence Pops Orchestra which I conduct in various concerts around the world, and for which I write the original arrangements and music. I have attended several masterclasses and obtained certifications for different areas of applied music, such as film scoring and virtual orchestration. I believe that music is the most important vehicle for cultural sharing as it is the universal language par excellence.
Over the years I have collaborated as a conductor, arranger and trumpet player with a wide range of ensembles and festivals, continually expanding my repertoire in both classical and contemporary contexts. My work blends traditional orchestration with modern media formats, and I aim to create immersive musical experiences that resonate with international audiences.
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Work Experience
Founder / Conductor / Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - PresentFounded the Florence Pops Orchestra in 2014, writing original arrangements and music, and conducting concerts in Italy and internationally.
Conductor at Florence Korea Film Festival
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Conductor for festival programs and live orchestral performances.
Conductor-Arranger at ILOVE DISCO
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Conductor-Arranger for featured concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at Nemoland Legend Award
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Conductor-Arranger for a gala honoring Glen Keane.
Conductor-Arranger at I cavalieri del Re in versione Sinfonica
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Conductor-Arranger for orchestral version of the project.
Keynote Speaker at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Keynote speaker with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli) during a major conference.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Conductor-Arranger for three SAC Sharjah Animation Conference concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Conductor-Arranger for Studio Ghibli concert productions.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert I
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Conductor-Arranger for Studio Ghibli concert productions.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Opened SAC events with orchestral arrangements and performances.
Conductor at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022Contributed to the orchestra program at Teatro Sociale di Città Alta.
Conductor at The Breadcrumbs
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Concert performance at Teatro Odeon, Florence.
Conductor / Guest / Orchestra at Nemoland/NEMOLAND (Disney & Pixar guests)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Guest conductor and arranger for multiple editions of NEMOLAND (2014–2019).
Trumpet at World Youth Day (Vatican City)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Trumpet performer for the World Youth Day event with the Pope.
Conductor at Orchestra GAMS
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003Requiem performances of Rossini–Verdi; collaborated with Monsignor Luigi Sessa.
Trumpet at Various orchestras (Amleto, Le Stanze di Orfeo, etc.)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2002Trumpet performances with multiple Italian orchestras during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Founder and Conductor at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - PresentFounded the Florence Pops Orchestra; writes original arrangements and music; conducts concerts around the world.
Conductor at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - PresentOngoing leadership and musical direction; development of original arrangements.
Conductor-Arranger at I Love Disco
January 1, 2025 - PresentConductor and arranger for live performances.
Conductor-Arranger at I Cavalieri del Re - versione Sinfonica
January 1, 2025 - PresentConductor-arranger for symphonic version.
Guest / Speaker at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - PresentKeynote speaker with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli); conducted concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert II
January 1, 2024 - PresentConductor and arranger for concert program.
Conductor-Arranger at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference Opening
May 1, 2024 - PresentOpening festival concerts with Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor-Arranger at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - PresentPerformance with Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor-Arranger at NEMOLAND editions
January 1, 2014 - PresentLead conductor/arranger for editions featuring Disney/Ghibli guests.
Trumpet Player at Theatre and Opera Orchestras
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992Trumpet performances including Amleto with Carlo Cecchi (1991-1992).
Trumpet Player at Orchestra GAMS / Requiem for Rossini
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003Orchestral performances under Monsignor Luigi Sessa.
Trumpet Player at Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998XVIII Stagione Concertistica; Puccini performances.
Conductor and Arranger at Florence Pops Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - PresentFounded and conducts the Florence Pops Orchestra; writes original orchestral arrangements and music; performs in concerts around the world.
Conductor and Arranger at NEMOLAND/Nemoland events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Conductor and arranger for NemoLand editions (Disney-related concerts), overseeing orchestration and arrangement.
Conductor and Arranger at NEMOLAND/Nemoland events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Conductor and arranger for NemoLand editions, including 17th and 18th editions with high-profile guests.
Keynote Speaker (Guest) at SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Keynote speaker on composition for cartoons; guest with Terashima Tamiya (Studio Ghibli). Also conducted 3 concerts as part of the event.
Conductor and Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert I
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Conductor and arranger for the Studio Ghibli concert programme performed by Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor and Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert II
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Conductor and arranger for the Studio Ghibli concert programme performed by Florence Pops Orchestra.
Conductor and Arranger at BAD - Bergamo Animation Days
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022Conductor for animation-focused events in Bergamo.
Conductor and Arranger at NemoLand/Nemoland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Conductor for NemoLand editions featuring Disney/Toei properties; responsible for orchestration and live arrangements.
Trumpet Player at Theatre and Festival Productions
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Trumpet performer in various theatrical performances including 'World Youth Day' events, with orchestral and choral ensembles.
Education
Course of Composition (VI°) at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998IV° Degree reading of the score at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Degree in Advertising Graphics at Florence, Italy
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Degree in Trumpet at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Web Graphic Design Degree at Nemo Academy, Florence
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002VI° Course of Composition at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998IV° Degree Reading of the Score at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Degree Advertising Graphics at Florence, Italy
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Degree Trumpet at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini, Florence
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Degree Web Graphic Design at Nemo Academy, Florence
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Masterclass Piano Jazz Arranger at CAM Music Activities Centre, Florence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Masterclass Trumpet Jazz at Acqui Termi Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Masterclass Trumpet Jazz at Antella Jazz, Florence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Advanced Course: Film Scoring, Virtual Orchestration, Game Scoring at IITM Italian Institute of Music Technologies, Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Trumpet Degree at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990IV Degree - Reading of the Score at Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990VI° Course of Composition at Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998Advertising Graphics Degree at Florence (unspecified)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Web Graphic Design Degree at Nemo Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
2026 London Movie Awards
March 5, 2026 - March 5, 2026Best Original Score-“Hello Maggie!” (GB)
San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival
January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2025Best composer “Jigen Daisuke”
iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
May 25, 2025 - May 25, 2025Best Composer "The index: pointers for a crime"
Certifications in Film Scoring and Virtual Orchestration
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Masterclass Certifications (Piano Jazz Arranger; Trumpet Jazz)
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Masterclass Piano Jazz Arranger
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Masterclass Trumpet Jazz – Acqui Termi Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Masterclass Trumpet Jazz – Antella Jazz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011World Youth Day – Trumpet
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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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