I am Marco Sinopoli, a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist with a diverse musical background that blends classical, jazz, contemporary, and rock genres. I have the unique ability to combine composition with improvisation and visual storytelling, which has enabled me to work with various prestigious ensembles and institutions. Since 2018, I founded the Marco Sinopoli Extradiction ensemble and have released award-winning albums such as Chromatic Landscape and Travel. My work extends beyond music composition to theatre, advertising, film, and cultural projects, and I currently serve as an Advisor for Composition at the American Academy in Rome.

Marco Sinopoli

I am Marco Sinopoli, a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist with a diverse musical background that blends classical, jazz, contemporary, and rock genres. I have the unique ability to combine composition with improvisation and visual storytelling, which has enabled me to work with various prestigious ensembles and institutions. Since 2018, I founded the Marco Sinopoli Extradiction ensemble and have released award-winning albums such as Chromatic Landscape and Travel. My work extends beyond music composition to theatre, advertising, film, and cultural projects, and I currently serve as an Advisor for Composition at the American Academy in Rome.

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I am Marco Sinopoli, a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist with a diverse musical background that blends classical, jazz, contemporary, and rock genres. I have the unique ability to combine composition with improvisation and visual storytelling, which has enabled me to work with various prestigious ensembles and institutions.

Since 2018, I founded the Marco Sinopoli Extradiction ensemble and have released award-winning albums such as Chromatic Landscape and Travel. My work extends beyond music composition to theatre, advertising, film, and cultural projects, and I currently serve as an Advisor for Composition at the American Academy in Rome.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder and Leader at Marco Sinopoli Extradiction
January 1, 2018 - Present
Founded the ensemble blending jazz, contemporary classical, and improvisational elements. Released the debut album Chromatic Landscape in 2021, awarded the Global Music Award in 2022. Released the second album Travel in 2025, featuring jazz-progressive reinterpretations of Maurice Ravel's music.
Advisor for Composition at American Academy in Rome
January 1, 2023 - Present
Serving as advisor for composition since 2023, contributing expertise in contemporary composition and mentoring artists in residence.
Project Curator at Italian Ministry of Culture
January 1, 2020 - Present
Curated several performances during the pandemic, including a project revisiting 20th-century music in collaboration with Roberto Gatto.
Advisor for Composition at American Academy in Rome
January 1, 2023 - Present
Serving as an advisor to guide and support composition projects since 2023.
Founder and Leader at Marco Sinopoli Extradiction ensemble
January 1, 2018 - Present
Founded in 2018, this ensemble blends jazz, contemporary classical, and improvisational elements. Released albums Chromatic Landscape (2021) which won a Global Music Award in 2022, and Travel (2025), a jazz-progressive reinterpretation of Maurice Ravel's music.
Curator at Italian Ministry of Culture
January 1, 2020 - Present
Curated and directed various performances including a 20th-century music revisiting project in collaboration with Roberto Gatto during the pandemic.
Founder and Leader at Marco Sinopoli 4et
January 1, 2022 - Present
Formed in 2022, this ensemble explores new sounds and features Simone Alessandrini on soprano saxophone.

Education

Jazz Guitar and comp at Saint Louis College of Music (Rome)
July 1, 2002 - August 30, 2007
Contemporary composition at Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome
September 30, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Classical guitar at Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome
August 30, 2018 - August 30, 2020
Jazz Guitar at Berklee College of Music (Boston)
July 1, 2001 - August 30, 2001
Classical composition at Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome
August 30, 2015 - August 30, 2020

Qualifications

Gold medal at Global Music Award
August 30, 2023 - August 30, 2023
First place with the original music album "Chromatic landscape" with his band "Marco Sinopoli Extradiction" at " Global Music Award
Opera MAcerata Festival international prize winner
August 30, 2020 - August 30, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
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