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Born on August 5, 1999, he began his musical training on the saxophone at the “Salvo D’Acquisto” Secondary School with professor Antonio Parente, before continuing his studies at the “Raffaele Mattioli” Music High School in Vasto under Lorenzo Martelli. There, he deepened his knowledge of classical music and became the principal saxophonist of the school orchestra.
In 2016, he entered the Luisa D’Annunzio Conservatory in Pescara, studying under Gaetano Di Bacco. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2020 with the highest marks (110/110 with honors), followed by a Master’s degree in saxophone in 2022, again graduating with distinction. In 2024, he completed a specialization in chamber music, once more with top honors.
He enriched his training by attending numerous masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians such as Claude Delangle, Cécile Dubois, David Brutti, Hans De Jong, Mario Marzi, Gabriele Semplicino, Davide Lucente, and Simone Genuini.
His artistic journey has been marked by prestigious awards in both national and international competitions:
➤ First Absolute Prize – Premio Nazionale delle Arti (2022)
➤ Grand Prize Virtuoso – Amsterdam
➤ First Absolute Prize – Francesco Paolo Tosti Competition, Città di Tarquinia, and Antonio Legrottaglie
He has performed as principal saxophone with several youth orchestras, winning prizes at competitions in Split (Croatia) and Busseto. He is also a member and artistic director of the Tetra Saxophone Quartet, with which he has given numerous concerts in Italy and received outstanding reviews in venues such as the Auditorium G. Gaber (Milan), Teatro di Marcello (Rome), Teatro Marrucino (Chieti), and the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam).
With this quartet, he won the First Absolute Prize with scholarship at the Bruno Mezzena Competition and the Carlo Galante Special Prize for the best interpretation of a contemporary work. The quartet also stood out at the Coop Music Awards in Cremona, becoming the only Italian ensemble to be awarded.
An engaged and recognized artist, he collaborates with numerous figures from the Italian and international music scene. He performs in duo, quartet, quintet, as a soloist with orchestra, or in saxophone and electronics, enriching a repertoire of great artistic value, carried by a powerful stage presence.
Since 2025, he has been teaching in private music schools and academies, as well as in the Italian public school system, after winning the national competition.
