curriculum vitae

Unanimously considered by the critics as one of the most important guitarist in Europe, Andrea Vettoretti carries on an intense concert activity bringing him to be considered as a guitar ambassador in several countries around the world.

Born in Treviso, he obtains his diploma with full marks at the “G. Rossini” Conservatory of Fermo.

He then continues his studies at the prestigious “Ecole Normale de Music” of Paris under the guide of M° Alberto Ponce, where in only two years he passes the “Diplome Supérieur de Execution” and the “Diplome Supérieur de Concertiste”.

In Paris he also attends several Master Classes held by worldwide famous Masters such as: Mstilav Rostropovitch, Alicia de Larrocha, Stephen Dogson, David Russel, Alberto Ponce, characterizing a full musical preparation.

“… an all-round artist, who will go far.” (Marian Rybicki); ".... an interpreter that it is already more than a promising guitarist.” (Musica); “…he promises a long career” (Alberto Ponce); “… he shows a deep understanding of the music he has chosen” (David Russel); these are some of the authoritative reviews regarding Andrea.

He has won twelve National and International Competitions, including:  Città di Ravenna, “B. Terzi” in Bergamo, “Rovere d’oro” in Imperia, the “Subinates prize” in Switzerland.

In 2000 he won the XV edition of the prestigious A.R.A.M. selection of Rome.

He regularly plays for prestigious concert organizations in Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Canada, USA and South America, warmly received by the public and critics alike everywhere.

During the XXXIII° edition of the “Grolla d’oro” (Arts International Prize) he was awarded a Classical Music Plaque in recognition of his artistic services.

He has recorded Six Cds: “Sonate” (Rivoalto), “Reminiscenze” (Phoenix Classics), “Tra le corde” and “World Dances” (Sinfonica).

His fifth CD “Italian Coffee” is published by the recording company Urtext Digital Classics.

His Sixth CD "Oh Sole Mio” is published by the recording company Sinfonica with music by Francisco Tarrega.

The interest for his guitar repertoire enrichment has brought him to collaborate with several composers, many of whom dedicated their works to him.

He is also part of the Ensemble “3 Movements”, together with Corrado de Bernart (piano), Mauro Carboni (contemporary dance), choreography by Milena Zullo.

He is the Art Director of the prestigious International Guitar Festival “Delle Due Città” Treviso – Rome.

The piece “L’ultimo caffè insieme” from the CD “Italian Coffee” is also in the soundtrack of the film “Lullaby” by the director Davide Del Degan.

 He playes a guitar made by the guitar maker Matthias Dammann. www.musikrooms.com/vettoretti.htm