zoom_in Click to enlarge

Mario Brunello

▲ ▼

description Mario Brunello Overview

Mario Brunello is an Italian cellist who gained significant international recognition by winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Music Competition in Moscow. He performs on a 17th-century instrument made by the Brescian luthier Giovanni Paolo Maggini. Brunello's career encompasses standard classical repertoire and historically informed performances of early music, utilizing gut strings for baroque interpretations. He is also the founder of the Italian string orchestra Accademia dell'Annunciata.

help Mario Brunello FAQ

What did Mario Brunello win at the 1986 Tchaikovsky Competition?

Brunello won first prize in the cello category at the 1986 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. That victory brought the Italian cellist major international recognition.

What cello does Mario Brunello play?

Brunello plays a historic cello made by Giovanni Paolo Maggini in the early 17th century. The instrument was previously associated with Benedetto Mazzacurati and Quartetto Italiano cellist Franco Rossi.

Who taught Mario Brunello?

He studied with Adriano Vendramelli at the Venice Conservatory and later worked with the influential cellist Antonio Janigro. Janigro was also known for founding the Zagreb Soloists.

Does Mario Brunello perform music beyond the standard cello repertoire?

Yes. Brunello performs as a cellist and conductor, and he has explored Bach, contemporary music, chamber works, and arrangements for the smaller violoncello piccolo.