Maurizio Barboro
Pianista
Si è formato artisticamente sotto la guida di Lya De Barberiis, presso l’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Roma. Vincitore di Concorsi pianistici nazionali ha intrapreso, dal 1980, un’intensa carriera concertistica che lo ha visto collaborare con famosi Direttori e Orchestre prestigiose in tutta Europa, in Asia e in America del Nord.
Nel 1996 è stato nominato “artist in residence” della Filarmonica di Stato “Dumitrescu” di Valcea (Romania). Nel 1999 ha debuttato negli Stati Uniti dove viene periodicamente invitato anche per tenere “master class” presso Istituzioni come il Boston Conservatory, la Longy School of Music, la Rivers School. Nell’ottobre 2000 ha inaugurato la stagione sinfonica della Berkshire Symphony Orchestra (Massachusetts) con il Secondo Concerto di Rachmaninoff. Nell’Aprile 2001 ha eseguito il Secondo Concerto di Shostakovich, accompagnato dalla prestigiosa Filarmonica “Enescu” presso la Sala Ateneu di Bucarest.Il prossimo Dicembre suonerà il Primo Concerto di Beethoven con la Longwood Orchestra presso la storica “Jordan Hall” di Boston. Si dedica intensamente alla musica cameristica come componente del Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano (due pianoforti a otto mani),in Duo con il violoncellista Dario Destefano e collaborando frequentemente con la violinista Aiman Musakhodzhaeva.
E’ titolare della cattedra di Pianoforte Principale presso il Conservatorio Statale “Ghedini” di Cuneo e docente di Corsi di Perfezionamento presso prestigiose Istituzioni internazionali quali la Facoltà di Musica dell’Università di Timisoara e il Liceo d’Arte di Valcea(Romania),il Conservatorio Regionale di Vendôme (Francia), la Royal School of Music (Gibilterra),l’Accademia Nazionale di Astana (Kazahstan).
Componente di Giuria di prestigiosi Concorsi pianistici, è Direttore Artistico del Concorso Internazionale “Città di Ovada”, dell’Associazione Musicale “Alfredo Casella” e Presidente del Concorso Internazionale “Città di Racconigi”.
Ha registrato l’integrale dei Concerti per Pianoforte e Orchestra di Shostakovich,le Sonate di Brahms, Shostakovich e Kabalevsky per violoncello e pianoforte,le composizioni originali per due pianoforti a otto mani.
Maurizio Barboro began his studies at the Conservatoire “Paganini” in Genoa and obtained his Diploma with full marks.Later he completed his artistical education at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, under the guidance of Lya De Barberiis.Winner of Italian piano competitions, since 1980 he has combined an intense career in Italy as well as in the major cultural centres in Europe,Asia and North America,collaborating with famous conductors and prestigious orchestras.Since 1996 Barboro has been currently “artist in residence” and “permanent soloist” of the “Dumitrescu” Philharmonic Orchestra of Valcea (Romania).
In 1999 he made his debut in the United States, where now he is periodically invited to hold master classes at institutions such as the Boston Conservatory, the Longy School of Music and the Rivers School.In October 2000 he inaugurated the symphonic season of the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra (Massachusetts) with Rachmaninoff’s Second Concert.In April 2001 he played Shostakovich’s Second Concert, accompanied by the prestigious “Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra at the Bucharest Ateneu Hall.In the next December he will play Beethoven First Concert with the Longwood Orchestra at the Jordan Hall in Boston. Barboro also performs in various distinguished chamber music ensembles like “Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano”(two pianos,eight hands), with the violinist Aiman Musakhodzhaeva and with the cellist Dario Destefano.
He has undertaken several recordings of works by Italian composers for reputed National TV and Radio networks in both Western and Eastern Europe;other notable CD recordings include the complete works for two pianos,eight hands,the works of the Italian contemporary composer Mario Panatero,the complete collection of Shostakovich’s Piano Concertos (with the Belarus National Philharmonic Orchestra),the Brahms,Shostakovich and Kabalevsky Sonatas for Cello and Piano.
Maurizio Barboro is the holder of the Chair of Piano at the “Ghedini” Conservatory in Cuneo and at the International Summer Courses in Bergolo and Arpino.He is a member of the jury of several prestigious international contests,Art Director of the “Città di Ovada” International Competition and of the “Alfredo Casella” Music Association, and President of the “Città di Racconigi” Contest.
Press Quotes
“Pianist Maurizio Barboro from Italy proved himself as being an elite professional, a brilliant soloist who co-operates closely with the orchestra.”
Diario de la Tarde, Spain
“.....the rigour of those who know, the passion of those who feel and the simplicity of the truly great....”
Tineretul, Romania
“Barboro played Mozart’s concerto in an inner manner, dreamy and at the same time inspired. A virtuoso of the piano and a most sensible interpreter.”
Il Secolo XIX, Italy
“…..spontaneity and genuine temperament, a remarkable pianist....”
Il Gazzettino, Italy
“His piano playing proves a brilliancy, full of distinction, a science of the touch not often seen in recital these years.”
Der Tagesspiegel, Germany
“Liszt’s b minor Sonata gives Maurizio Barboro the possibility to display a great technical mastery.”
Zdane Gazeta, Bulgaria
“Italian pianist Maurizio Barboro is an artist remarkable for his sense of style, his interpretative insight and impeccable technique.”
V.Dubrovskj, conductor, Belarus
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