Composer
Paolo Coletta
Biography
Paolo Coletta is an Italian composer, playwright and director. After his academic studies and with extensive theatrical experience, including as an actor, he has written and orchestrated stage music, film scores, operas and ballets for the most prestigious Italian and international cultural institutions, including: Teatro San Carlo in Naples, INDA in Syracuse, Fondazione Teatro Coccia in Novara, Kosovo Philharmonic Orchestra, Danza Contémporanea de Cuba and Teatro Lírico de Cuba.
Major awards include: Bartolucci Award (2001), Ubu Award (2002), Le Maschere del Teatro Award (2017, 2021), Targa Tenco (2019). Since 2012, he collaborates consistently as a director, playwright, and composer with Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale.