Marco Misciagna

Senior Lecturer of Violin & Viola (Online/Masterclass)

Marco Misciagna is an Italian violinist, violist, educator, and recording artist internationally recognized for his versatility, virtuosity, and commitment to expanding the viola repertoire. Equally active as a soloist and chamber musician, he has established a distinguished international career through acclaimed performances, innovative recording projects, and significant contributions to music education and scholarly research.

Born in Bari, Italy, Misciagna graduated with honors in both violin and viola from the Niccolò Piccinni Conservatory at the remarkable age of fifteen before continuing his studies at the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome. Recognized as the Conservatory’s outstanding graduate, he was invited by the President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, to the Quirinal Palace. His artistic development was shaped by studies with distinguished musicians, including Corrado Romano, Eduard Grach, Đorđe Trkulja, Salvatore Accardo, Boris Belkin, and Yuri Bashmet. At the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, he received two Honorary Diplomas. He became the first musician in the Academy’s history to win the prestigious Monte dei Paschi di Siena Prize both as the best violinist and the best violist.

Misciagna has performed in many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Berliner Philharmonie, Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle, the Essen Philharmonie, the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, the Kyiv Opera House, and numerous other prestigious venues across Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. For several years, he served as soloist of the Spanish String Orchestra of Málaga and has collaborated with internationally renowned artists and conductors such as Uto Ughi, Alexander Markov, Sergey Stadler, Alexander Rudin, Gianluigi Gelmetti, José Serebrier, Ramin Bahrami, Franco Petracchi, Muhai Tang, and Vladimir Zubitsky.

An internationally respected advocate for the viola, Misciagna has devoted a substantial part of his career to rediscovering, recording, and expanding the instrument’s repertoire. His numerous world premiere recordings, critical editions, and original transcriptions have brought renewed attention to neglected composers and works, while his arrangements have significantly enriched the available literature for viola. His recordings for labels including Brilliant Classics, Dynamic, Digressione Music, and IMD have received widespread critical acclaim. His recording of Bartolomeo Campagnoli’s *41 Caprices for Viola* was honored with two Global Music Awards Gold Medals, confirming his reputation as one of today’s leading viola specialists.

Alongside his concert career, Misciagna maintains an active academic profile. He serves as a tenured Professor of Viola at the Nino Rota Conservatory of Music in Monopoli and as an Adjunct Professor of Violin and Viola at Bilkent University in Ankara. He has also been awarded honorary professorships by several international institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean, reflecting his growing influence as an educator and mentor for young musicians worldwide.

His artistic activity extends beyond performance into cultural and philanthropic initiatives. Through recordings supporting charitable projects, radio broadcasts dedicated to rediscovering forgotten Italian composers, and pioneering performances of rare repertoire—including Marco Anzoletti’s unique Concerto for Violin/Viola and Orchestra—Misciagna continues to promote musical heritage while expanding contemporary appreciation of historical works.

In recognition of his artistic and cultural contributions, he received the Gold Medal from the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Kyiv Opera House. Beyond music, he serves as an Officer of the Volunteer Military Corps of the Italian Red Cross, embodying a commitment to civil service alongside his distinguished artistic career.

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