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Alessio Monti
Guitar, composer
Alessio Monti Alessio Monti completed his formal studies in music at the "L. Cherubini" Conservatory of Florence under the guidance of M. Alvaro Company, obtaining the diploma with the highest marks and honour. He then embarked on various tours of the Orient, upon the invitation of Conservatories and Musical Institutions, during which he, both as guitarist and composer, was able to research those aspect of eastern philosophy and musical from that were to became an extremely innovative theme in his instrumental and compositional work.

At present M. Monti is involved in intense artistic activity, participating in the most important international orchestras and festivals (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America), to great success with the audience and press. He is often requested for workshops and conferences abroad, as well as his many engagements in Italy. >He has given Master classes at "Escuela Universitaria de Musica" (Montevideo), "Conservatorio A. Barrios" (Asuncion), "National Conservatory" (Nairobi), "Univerditade" (Rio de Janeiro), "India International Center" (New Delhi), "Hofstra University" (New York), "Conservatorio Nacional" (Santiago del Cile), and the "Bangkok Guitar Society", Bangkok.

Many of his compositions for solo guitar, guitar and other instruments and electronic devices, are included in six CDs. His recitals usually include music from South America or other classical composers, transcriptions of the best Neapolitan songs and his own compositions.In a short time he will publish other CDs, one with transriptions of some of the best Neapolitan songs.

He is promoter and artistic director of "Tuscan Guitaristic Center", which organizes an annual guitar competition for performers and composers.

CONCERTS:

  • Teatro Villa Lobos, Rio de Janeiro
  • Palazzo Taranco, Montevideo
  • Hofstra Hall, New York
  • India International Centre, New Delhi
  • Teatre Municipal, Tunisi
  • Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi
  • Ateneul Roman, Bucarest
  • Centro Cultural Juan De Salazar, Asuncion Paraguay
  • Sala Sao Luiz, Sao Paulo
  • Teatro Maccio', San Jose'
  • Patkar Hall, Bombay
  • Auditorium Universidad tecnologica, Santiago de Chile
  • Auditorium Goethe, Bangkok
  • Palazzo Barberini, Roma
  • Palazzo Vecchio, Firenze

SOME REVIEWS:

"... a great artist, a great interpreter"
(Armida Villa Lobos, Rio deJaneiro)
"...to Alessio, a great guitarist and composer, with my applause for his art..."
(Abel Carlevaro, Montevideo)
"... one of world's greatest guitarist..."
("The Sunday Nation", Nairobi)
"...Alessio Monti is perhaps best described as first among equals..."
(Paul Fowles, "Classical Guitar")
"... a formidable dexterity, an extraordinary sensitiveness..."
("The Times of India", New Delhi)
"... a fantastic artist..."
(C. Coppola, Salonicco)
"... his concert was a memorable event"
("Arte y Espectaculos", Asuncion Paraguay)
"...a wonderful performance..."
(A. Ugrinsky, New York)
"...Monti is a guitarist of exceptional lyricism and grace, his striking is tempered by an evocative restraint that marks his complete technique..."
(Ragava R. Menon, "Daily Indian Express")
"...guitarist of rare distinction..."
("Corriere Eurafrica", Tunisi)
"...a great musician..."
(D. L. Menazes, Bombay)
"...Monti's guitar speaks all the languages of the world..."
(L. Ceragioli, "La Nazione", Firenze)
"...a memorable concert..."
(P. Codreanu, Bucharest)
"...Alessio Monti is the culmination of the Italian School of guitar, I can easily say that he is a national treasure for Italy and possibly one of the worlds most interesting and accomplished guitarists. .."
(Larry Cooperman, President of "new millennium Guitar Publications")
"... Monti undoubtedly fill a first-level position in the musical world..."
(Lorenzo Aguirre Romano,"El Pays", Montevideo)
"...we left the Theatre renewed inside!..." (Pedro Antonio Garcìa, ""Los Principios", San José)

Contact details and further information

M. Alessio Monti
via Paolina 107 - 55049 Viareggio - Italy

phone: +39-0584-324282 (home: 31752)
fax: +39-0584-49649

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