Duccio Ceccanti

DUCCIO CECCANTI , Violin
Born into a family of musicians, he began studying the violin at the age of five, graduating with honors from the L.

Cherubini Conservatory in Florence under the guidance of Andrea Tacchi. His studies continued under the tutelage of masters such as Salvatore Accardo, Riccardo Brengola, Felix Andriewski, Stefan Gheorghiu, and Boris Belkin.
At the age of six, he participated in the world premiere of Luciano Berio's duets for violin, and at thirteen, he performed the world premiere of Sylvano Bussotti's Bachiane for solo violin, thus embarking on a successful career as both a soloist and ensemble player. He has performed in major seasons and international festivals, including the Venice Biennale, the Florentine Musical May, and renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and Columbia University in New York.
With the Trio Artes, he has embarked on numerous tours in South America and Europe. He is the violinist of the Klimt Quartet, with whom he has enjoyed a brilliant concert and recording career. In 1992, he founded the Contempoartensemble with his father Mauro Ceccanti, serving as its artistic director and establishing it as one of the leading ensembles of contemporary and twentieth-century music.
He has performed world premieres, collaborating closely with contemporary composers such as Penderecki, Bussotti, and others. He recorded the soundtrack for Ermanno Olmi's film "The Profession of Arms," which won the David di Donatello Award in 2002, and has been featured in numerous RAI radio broadcasts.
He has performed as a soloist with renowned Italian orchestras and collaborated with great musicians in chamber concerts. His recordings have been well-received by both the public and critics. He has also collaborated as first violin with various Italian orchestras and has been a member of Salvatore Accardo's Italian Chamber Orchestra, performing in the world's most important theaters.
He has taught in various advanced courses in Italy and abroad, such as Cincinnati University, and served as Assistant Master at the Chigiana Academy in Siena from 2000 to 2014. He has received the Laurenziana Medal from the International Medicea Academy for his artistic merits and teaches the violin at the School of Music in Fiesole and the Conservatory in La Spezia