Dario Ribechi — Choral Conductor, Vocal Coach & Music Producer Italian conductor, vocal coach and multi-instrumentalist (piano, clarinet, saxophone) based in Morges, Switzerland. I am the founder and artistic director of Erato Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble whose recording of Pizzetti's Requiem was released on the Naxos label and nominated at the International Classical Music Awards 2024. I have worked as assistant conductor at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists and Nobel Prize laureates, and directed choirs at major venues including Milan Cathedral and Dubai Opera House. For nearly a decade I directed and taught at Politecnico di Torino, one of Italy's leading universities, developing deep expertise in vocal technique — teaching hundreds of students individually and in groups across all levels and age groups. I am available for choral direction, vocal coaching, conducting masterclasses, and recording projects. Skills: Choral conducting · Vocal technique & coaching · Piano · Clarinet · Saxophone · Music production (Logic Pro) · Italian diction & repertoire · Recording supervision…

DARIO RIBECHI

Dario Ribechi — Choral Conductor, Vocal Coach & Music Producer Italian conductor, vocal coach and multi-instrumentalist (piano, clarinet, saxophone) based in Morges, Switzerland. I am the founder and artistic director of Erato Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble whose recording of Pizzetti's Requiem was released on the Naxos label and nominated at the International Classical Music Awards 2024. I have worked as assistant conductor at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists and Nobel Prize laureates, and directed choirs at major venues including Milan Cathedral and Dubai Opera House. For nearly a decade I directed and taught at Politecnico di Torino, one of Italy's leading universities, developing deep expertise in vocal technique — teaching hundreds of students individually and in groups across all levels and age groups. I am available for choral direction, vocal coaching, conducting masterclasses, and recording projects. Skills: Choral conducting · Vocal technique & coaching · Piano · Clarinet · Saxophone · Music production (Logic Pro) · Italian diction & repertoire · Recording supervision…

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Dario Ribechi — Choral Conductor, Vocal Coach & Music Producer
Italian conductor, vocal coach and multi-instrumentalist (piano, clarinet, saxophone) based in Morges, Switzerland.
I am the founder and artistic director of Erato Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble whose recording of Pizzetti’s Requiem was released on the Naxos label and nominated at the International Classical Music Awards 2024. I have worked as assistant conductor at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists and Nobel Prize laureates, and directed choirs at major venues including Milan Cathedral and Dubai Opera House.
For nearly a decade I directed and taught at Politecnico di Torino, one of Italy’s leading universities, developing deep expertise in vocal technique — teaching hundreds of students individually and in groups across all levels and age groups. I am available for choral direction, vocal coaching, conducting masterclasses, and recording projects.
Skills: Choral conducting · Vocal technique & coaching · Piano · Clarinet · Saxophone · Music production (Logic Pro) · Italian diction & repertoire · Recording supervision

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Estonian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Conductor at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Assisted M° Tõnu Kaljuste in Arvo Pärt’s Adam’s Passion, working with the choir and orchestra of Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and director Robert Wilson.
Baritone at Coro Filarmonico Ruggero Maghini
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Performed regularly with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Juraj Valčuha, Ivor Bolton, Ottavio Dantone, and Fabio Luisi.
Conductor, Artistic Director & Founder at Erato
October 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and lead Erato, a chamber choir comprising elite young professional singers. Highlights include world premiere of Carlo Boccadoro's Three Madrigals; BTogether for Ukraine – Concert for Peace in support of Ukrainian children; collaborations with Simone Menezes and Ensemble K; first professional Italian recording of Pizzetti’s Requiem (2023) for Dynamic/Naxos; Nominee at ICMA 2024 for best Choral Album.
Founder, Conductor & Vocal Coach at Coro PoliEtnico – Politecnico di Torino
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Founded and led a mixed choir of ~80 amateur singers aged 18–30. Taught group and individual vocal technique. The choir toured nationally and participated in inter-university exchanges.
Artistic Director & Conductor at La Bottega Musicale (Female Choir)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Directed a 30-member amateur female choir. Achievements include: 3rd Prize, Grand Prix at National Choral Competition Lago Maggiore (2018); 3rd Prize, Concorso Polifonico Nazionale di Arezzo (2016).
Assistant Conductor at Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
May 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Rehearsed Monteverdi's music with the choir in preparation for their Australian tour.
Conductor – Baltic Academies Orchestra Masterclass & Tour at Baltic Academies Orchestra Masterclass
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2018
Selected by M° Kristjan Järvi to conduct during a masterclass and European tour. Conducted works by Haydn, Brahms, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, and Pärt in Tallinn and Berlin.
Conductor – Oregon Bach Festival Masterclass at Oregon Bach Festival
June 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Full Scholarship; worked with M° Matthew Halls on Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Mass in B minor, and conducted the University of Oregon Chamber Choir in works by Poulenc, Verdi, Rachmaninov, and Willaert.
Program Director at Grand Circle Travel (GCT)
June 1, 2014 - Present
Leads the 'Romantic Villages of Alpine Europe' tour across five countries. Responsibilities include vendor management, itinerary coordination, and guest relations. Active in training and recruitment of new Program Directors.
VIP Programs Assistant Manager at Jet Set Sports
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Paris Olympic Games – Managed VIP daily programs, logistics, tickets, coaching and supervision of hosts, eses and drivers.
Site Coordinator at School and Vacation – Wagner College
July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Oversaw safety and daily activities for Italian exchange students in a study-abroad summer program.
Airport Manager at Jet Set Sports
July 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
London Olympic Games – Managed transport logistics and liaised with Olympic Committee at Heathrow Airport.
Project Manager at Madison Mark
October 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Worked on branding for Juventus Football Club events.
Fleet Manager at Jet Set Sports
January 1, 2006 - March 31, 2006
Torino 2006 Winter Olympics – Coordinated 90-vehicle operations, managed logistics with Europcar and local authorities, and helped develop contingency plans for Opening/Closing ceremonies.
Conductor at Baltic Academies Orchestra Masterclass & Tour
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Selected by M° Kristjan Järvi to conduct during a masterclass and European tour. Conducted works by Haydn, Brahms, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, and Pärt in Tallinn and Berlin.
Conductor (Masterclass Participant) at Oregon Bach Festival Masterclass
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Full scholarship; Worked with M° Matthew Halls on Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Mass in B minor, and conducted the University of Oregon Chamber Choir in works by Poulenc, Verdi, Rachmaninov, and Willaert.

Education

Master of Music in Choir Conducting at Estonian Music Academy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor in International Politics at University of Turin
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Erasmus Exchange Program at Umea Universitet, Sweden
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
High School – Clarinet and Piano Major at Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Torino
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2000
Master of Music in Choir Conducting at Estonian Music Academy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor in International Politics at University of Turin
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Erasmus Exchange Program at Umea Universitet, Sweden
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Diploma - Clarinet and Piano Major at Conservatorio “G. Verdi” High School, Torino
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Estonian Music Academy Award for Young Conductors
April 1, 2012 - June 24, 2026
Recipient, Estonian Music Academy Award for Young Conductors
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Finalist, European Union Conducting Competition
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Finalist, 8th International Competition for Young Choral Conductors (ICYCC)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Full Scholarship, Oregon Bach Festival Masterclass
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    Georgy Sviridov - Sviaty Bozhe

    Erato Choir in an open reharsal, performing the rare gem from Sviridov, Sviaty Bozhe

    This is a live recording, listen to the incredible blends of voices we achieved!

    Kreek's Notebook

    A video of aamteur community choir and orchestra La Bottega Musicale.
    The repertoire is a difficult suite for string orchestra and choir of Estonian Composer Tõnu Kõrvits.
    This speaks volume about my dedication to spread music everywhere, and my ability to teach it even to people with no or little experience!

    BTogether for Ucraine

    Charity project in collaboration with Reale Mutua (Insurance) for terminally-ill children from Ukraine hosted at Turin Infants’ Hospital for treatment