Paolo Rigano

Paolo Rigano is an Italian lute and guitar player, born in Palermo. He is an interpreter of both solo and ensemble repertoire.

He has performed with acclaimed musicians such as Gabriel Garrido, Giovanni Sollima, Avi Avital, Enrico Onofri, Fabio Biondi, Dmitri Sinkovsky, Gemma Bertagnolli, Marco Beasley, and Giovanni Antonini.
Paolo Rigano has given numerous concerts in major cities across Italy, France, Austria, Algeria, Malta, Spain, Switzerland, and Germany.
He has recorded for several prestigious labels including Tactus, Glossa, Synphonia, K 617, Almendra Music, Il Manifesto CD, and New Age Music. Many of his recordings have been honored with important awards such as the Diapason d’Or, Fondation Cini Venise award, and have received 5-star ratings from critics of Amadeus Magazine.
In addition to his role as lutenist, Paolo Rigano is a composer of music for lute and other ancient and modern instruments, and also play jazz saxofone.
In 2001, he founded the ensemble of baroque music “Arianna Art Ensemble” and serves as the Artistic Director of “MusicaMente Concert Season” and of the “Ancient Music Festival” of Gratteri.