Gianni Malatesta

Gianni Malatesta was an Italian composer, arranger, pianist, organist and choral conductor. Closely associated with Padua’s Coro Tre Pini and Coro Monte Venda, he developed an individual approach to choral sound, phrasing and the arrangement of popular melodies.

His work expanded the traditional choral repertoire to include arrangements of Italian and international songs, classical music and jazz. His influence extended to numerous choirs in Italy and abroad. Puer Natus includes his settings of the Latin Christmas songs Puer natus and Adeste fideles.