Artists

Biography:

Venezuelan-born Giovanni Guzzo has established himself as one of the most versatile and charismatic musicians of his generation. Through his work as soloist, conductor and leader of some of today’s leading ensembles, he continues to captivate audiences around the world with his thrilling performances. His appointment as Konzertmeister/Leitung of the legendary Camerata Salzburg, cements an exciting partnership, carrying forward the ensemble’s rich legacy through acclaimed performances and recordings worlwide.

Born to parents of Italian and Venezuelan heritage, Giovanni performs regularly in some of the most prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including the Wigmore Hall, Lincoln centre in New York, the BBC Proms in London, Salzburg and Verbier festivals; performing with some of the today’s leading conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Ivan Fischer, Semyon Bychkov, Marin Alsop, Herbert Blomstedt, Reinhard Goebel and Juanjo Mena.

A protégé of the renowned French violinist Maurice Hasson, Giovanni studied at the Reina Sofia music school in Madrid, and was then granted a scholarship at the age of 16 to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating with the highest honours, and where he was later appointed as one of the youngest violin Professors in the institution’s long history.