Masterclass with Massimo Polidori

MASSIMO POLIDORI Principal cello of the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala. Born in Turin, he began his studies with Brancaleon at the conservatory of his city, graduating in cello with top honors. He then perfected his skills with Janigro, Brunello, and Shafran, winning in 1996 the first prize in virtuosity at the Conservatory of Geneva under the guidance of Daniel Gronsgurin. From 1995 and for the following five years, he held the position of principal solo cello of the “Camerata Bern,” a group with which he toured worldwide with highly regarded musicians such as Andras Schiff, Holliger, Peter Serkin, Chumachenco, and Zehetmair, recording for Decca, Berlin Classic, and Philips. In February 2000, he was chosen by Riccardo Muti to serve as principal cello of the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala. Always engaged in the deepening of chamber music repertoire, he is the founder of the Johannes Trio. He is a professor at the Academy of Perfection for orchestra players of the Teatro alla Scala.