Mario Brunello

Mario Brunello, acclaimed for his versatility, won the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986, making him the first European to achieve this feat.

As a master cellist, chamber musician, conductor, and pioneer of the cello piccolo, he boasts a broad repertoire from early music to contemporary pieces. Brunello's collaborations extend to leading conductors like Antonio Pappano and Claudio Abbado, and prestigious ensembles such as the London Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra. His performance schedule is dense, featuring appearances at major venues worldwide including Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome.