Italian saxophonist with a prestigious background, Danilo combines virtuosity, creativity, and pedagogy.
An accomplished soloist and member of renowned ensembles, he collaborates with major European orchestras and teaches at the Nino Rota Conservatory.
A passionate artist dedicated to music and teaching.
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Danilo began his musical studies at the age of 5 and graduated with honors from the prestigious San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Naples, in the class of Professor Francesco Salime.
A rich and varied artistic path
Winner of numerous prizes, both as a soloist and chamber musician, Danilo has collaborated with prestigious institutions.
He joined the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he participated in several recordings and television performances, sharing the stage with internationally renowned conductors and soloists such as:
➤ Stefano Bollani
➤ Wayne Marshall
➤ Yuri Temirkanov
➤ Ennio Morricone
He has also performed with several renowned orchestras:
➤ Teatro Cilea Orchestra (Reggio Calabria)
➤ Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti (Naples)
➤ Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli Orchestra (Bari)
➤ Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria
As a member of the F. Salime Saxophone Ensemble, Danilo has performed at several World Saxophone Congresses:
➤ Valencia (Spain)
➤ Montreal (Canada)
➤ St. Andrews (Scotland)
Pedagogy and Publications
Committed to musical education, Danilo has published several pedagogical works and arrangements with specialized publishers, including:
➤ Volontè & Co.
➤ Eufonia
➤ Musik Fabrik
➤ Music Publishing
He is currently Professor of Saxophone at the Nino Rota Conservatory in Monopoli, where he trains the next generation of classical saxophonists.
