Kleanthe Russo
Conductor
Pisa, IT
Pisa, IT
About
Kleanthe Russo is a conductor, composer, violinist, and pianist noted for interpretations with philosophical depth and natural communication with orchestras. He has led opera and symphonic projects across Europe and Asia and continues to appear both as a conductor and with his own compositions.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Assistant to Maestro Antonello Allemandi (opera conducting)
- Accademia Chigiana, Siena — Courses with Gianluigi Gelmetti
- Masterclasses with Kurt Masur (New York)
- Scuola dell’Opera di Bologna — Opera program
Experience
- Opera debut (2012): L’Elisir d’Amore with the Cantelli Orchestra, Sala Verdi (Milan Conservatory)
- La Traviata with the Sofia Philharmonic (Siena); Massenet’s Manon at the Athens Opera
- Symphonic debut (2012): I Pomeriggi Musicali (three-concert tour)
- Guest conducting: Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra of South Bohemia (Rudolfinum, Prague); Kyoto International Music Festival Orchestra (Japan); Sofia Festival Orchestra; Milano Classica; Bacău Philharmonic; Lappeenranta City Orchestra; Manila Symphony Orchestra
- Composer & performer: Melodia for piano (recorded by Giovanni Nesi, DaVinci Classics); recent Concert Overture; frequent performances conducting own works
Skills
- Orchestral & operatic conducting; rehearsal leadership and communication
- Interpretative depth; stylistic versatility
- Multi-instrumentalist: violin, piano
- Composition for piano and orchestra
Awards
- 1st Prize — “A. Votto” Conducting Competition (Milan)
- 2nd Prize — Premio delle Arti (L’Aquila) with the Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
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