<p data-start="194" data-end="761"><strong data-start="194" data-end="213">Marco Misciagna</strong> (Bari, 1984) is an Italian violinist and violist whose career
... <p data-start="194" data-end="761"><strong data-start="194" data-end="213">Marco Misciagna</strong> (Bari, 1984) is an Italian violinist and violist whose career combines virtuosity, versatility, and an international reputation as both performer and educator. Gifted from an early age, he earned diplomas in violin and viola with highest honors by the age of fifteen and later graduated from the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. He went on to refine his skills under the guidance of some of the most distinguished figures in classical music, including Corrado Romano, Eduard Grach, Salvatore Accardo, Boris Belkin, and Yuri Bashmet.</p>
<p data-start="763" data-end="1207">Misciagna has appeared on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, performing as a soloist at venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, the Vienna Musikverein, the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Essen Philharmonie, and the Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao. His artistry has led to collaborations with leading conductors and soloists, and he has held guest concertmaster and solo roles in major orchestras across Europe, Russia, and Latin America.</p>
<p data-start="1209" data-end="1697">A distinctive feature of his artistic identity is his dedication to expanding the viola repertoire. He has created acclaimed transcriptions of works originally written for other instruments, notably his arrangements of compositions by Paraguayan guitarist Agustín Barrios Mangoré. His commitment to broadening the instrument’s possibilities is also reflected in his recordings, which include world premiere editions such as Bartolomeo Campagnoli’s complete <em data-start="1666" data-end="1694">41 Caprices for Solo Viola</em>.</p>
<p data-start="1699" data-end="1994">His achievements have been recognized with international awards, including multiple Gold Medals at the Global Music Awards. He has also been honored by cultural institutions and governments, highlighting both his artistic excellence and his role in promoting classical music on a global scale.</p>
<p data-start="1996" data-end="2408">Alongside his performance career, Marco Misciagna is deeply engaged in teaching. He is professor of viola at the Conservatorio “Nino Rota” in Monopoli and has been invited as a visiting professor at universities and academies abroad, including Bilkent University in Ankara. His pedagogical influence extends through masterclasses and honorary appointments at conservatories and cultural institutions worldwide.</p>
<p data-start="2410" data-end="2751">Today, Marco Misciagna is recognized as one of the leading Italian violists of his generation. His combination of technical mastery, artistic vision, and a constant pursuit of new horizons has established him as a multifaceted musician with a strong international presence, equally committed to tradition and innovation in classical music.</p>
