Veronica Barsotti

Veronica Barsotti is a distinguished classical guitarist
who embarked on her musical journey at the age of
six, studying under Maestro Stefano Tamburini.

She
honed her skills at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole,
mentored by Maestro Roberto Frosali and Maestro
Alfonso Borghese, earning a scholarship for her artistic
achievements. Barsotti graduated from the DAMS
program at the University of Bologna, presenting a
thesis titled "e Metaphor of the Lute between the
16th and 17th Centuries" under Dr. P. Gozza.
She achieved a second-level degree in Guitar cum
laude from "Conservatorio di Musica 'Giacomo
Puccini' La Spezia", studying with Maestro Fabio
Renato d’Ettore. Simultaneously, she attended
advanced courses at the Accademia della Chitarra at
Teatro Cinghio in Parma with Maestro Matteo Mela
and Maestro Gianpaolo Bandini, focusing on
innovative performance techniques.
Barsotti's dedication to musical excellence led her to
numerous masterclasses with distinguished artists such
as Duo Assad, Maestro D. Russell, E. Fernandez, L.
Micheli, A. Dieci, and sessions in the U.S. with A.
Zohn and R. Todd, as well as in Vienna with M.
Heizman and J. Panetsos. As a devoted student of
Maestro Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Chigiana in
Siena, she earned a Diploma of Merit along with a
scholarship for her exceptional talent and
commitment to guitar performance.
She has garnered multiple awards in national and
international competitions, including first prizes at
the International Competition “ANEMOS” in Rome,
“Città di Ortona,” “Riviera Etrusca,” and AGIMUS in
Syracuse. Additionally, she received second prizes at
the “G. Rospigliosi” and “P. Barsacchi” competitions
in Viareggio.
As a versatile performer, Barsotti has demonstrated her
talents as a soloist and in duos and trios at various
festivals and events. Notable performances include the
3rd Guitar Festival “P. Giannetti” in Grosseto during
the 2006/07 season, the 17th edition of the Certosa
Festival, and the Pontedera Music Festival across
several editions. She has also appeared at the “Musica
in Villa” concert series in 2019, the Auditorium of the
Istituto Musicale "Rodolfo Del Corona" in Livorno,
and the Auditorium Cesare Chiti of the Conservatorio
“P. Mascagni” in Livorno.
Her concert engagements extend to esteemed venues
such as Val D’Orcia Music Season, Teatrino di Palazzo
Chigi in San Quirico D’Orcia (SI), and the 2023
concert season “Musica in Camugliano.” Other
significant performances include events at the
Auditorium of the Piaggio Museum, “Teatro Roma”
in Castagneto Carducci, and various spring concerts
throughout Pontedera (PI). Barsotti's performance
history also includes participation in the International
Guitar Festival in Syracuse (2003) and concerts at
renowned theaters like Teatro del Sale (Florence) and
Teatro Verdi in Casciana Terme.
Renowned for her meticulous repertoire selection,
Barsotti has presented numerous concerts featuring
composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Agustín
Barrios, Isaac Albéniz, Astor Piazzolla, and Joaquín
Rodrigo. Notably, she performed both “Fantasia para
un Gentilhombre” and “Concierto de Aranjuez”
arranged for guitar and piano alongside pianist Scilla
Lenzi.
For several years, Barsotti served as artistic director at
Accademia “G. Caccini” in Montopoli Val d’Arno and
co-directed Sonora Music Festival with pianist
Maestro Daniel Rivera. She collaborated with Teatro
del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino alongside conductors
like Zubin Mehta and Roberto Abbado in
productions including “Falstaff” and “Il Barbiere di
Siviglia”.
In addition to her performance career, she has been a
faculty member at Istituti di Alta Formazione Artistica
“P. Mascagni” in Livorno and “R. Franci” in Siena.
Currently, she collaborates with guitarist Silvia Tosi on
Duo Yvette Project—a tribute to legendary guitarist
Ida Presti—while working with Maestro Stefano
Agostini and Maestro Salvo Marcuccio on Bach
Project TRIOSONATE.
Barsotti is also the creator of “Frequenze: Dialoghi,
Concerti, Arte, Incontri con l’Autore” meetings at
Liceo Musicale Niccolini Palli in Livorno where she
serves as a guitar instructor. Her innovative teaching
method integrates Eastern philosophies with
psychology and meditation techniques to enhance
performance skills among students while deepening
their understanding of music. Barsotti currently
performs on a classical guitar crafted by luthier
Roberto de Miranda.