Carlo Chiarotti is a composer, sound designer, and expert in music technologies, specializing in original scores for feature films of all kinds, from live-action cinema to the world of animation and cartoons. Founder of the Florence Pops Orchestra, a 50-member ensemble performing internationally, Carlo combines a solid classical background with advanced expertise in orchestration, arranging, and audio production. In recent years, his work has received numerous recognitions at international festivals, strengthening his presence in the contemporary audiovisual landscape. He offers a comprehensive turnkey service for film and audiovisual productions: from the original composition of the score to studio recording with a dedicated orchestra, through to final mastering. His services also include voice-over recording, sound design, and sound effects (FX), with delivery available in 5.1 surround format, ensuring a complete, high-end cinematic production standard.…

Carlo Chiarotti

Carlo Chiarotti is a composer, sound designer, and expert in music technologies, specializing in original scores for feature films of all kinds, from live-action cinema to the world of animation and cartoons. Founder of the Florence Pops Orchestra, a 50-member ensemble performing internationally, Carlo combines a solid classical background with advanced expertise in orchestration, arranging, and audio production. In recent years, his work has received numerous recognitions at international festivals, strengthening his presence in the contemporary audiovisual landscape. He offers a comprehensive turnkey service for film and audiovisual productions: from the original composition of the score to studio recording with a dedicated orchestra, through to final mastering. His services also include voice-over recording, sound design, and sound effects (FX), with delivery available in 5.1 surround format, ensuring a complete, high-end cinematic production standard.…

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Carlo Chiarotti is a composer, sound designer, and expert in music technologies, specializing in original scores for feature films of all kinds, from live-action cinema to the world of animation and cartoons.

Founder of the Florence Pops Orchestra, a 50-member ensemble performing internationally, Carlo combines a solid classical background with advanced expertise in orchestration, arranging, and audio production. In recent years, his work has received numerous recognitions at international festivals, strengthening his presence in the contemporary audiovisual landscape.

He offers a comprehensive turnkey service for film and audiovisual productions: from the original composition of the score to studio recording with a dedicated orchestra, through to final mastering. His services also include voice-over recording, sound design, and sound effects (FX), with delivery available in 5.1 surround format, ensuring a complete, high-end cinematic production standard.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

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.
Conductor at Florence Korea Film Festival
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Conductor for festival programs and live orchestral performances.
Conductor-Arranger at ILOVE DISCO
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Conductor-Arranger for featured concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at Nemoland Legend Award
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for a gala honoring Glen Keane.
Conductor-Arranger at I cavalieri del Re in versione Sinfonica
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for orchestral version of the project.
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 SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Conductor-Arranger for three SAC Sharjah Animation Conference concerts.
Conductor-Arranger at The Magic of Studio Ghibli in Concert
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Conductor-Arranger for Studio Ghibli concert productions.
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 SAC Sharjah Animation Conference
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Opened SAC events with orchestral arrangements and performances.
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 / 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).
Trumpet at World Youth Day (Vatican City)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Trumpet performer for the World Youth Day event with the Pope.
Conductor at Orchestra GAMS
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Requiem performances of Rossini–Verdi; collaborated with Monsignor Luigi Sessa.
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

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"

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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    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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