Conductor
Italian conductor Michele Mariotti is a commanding interpreter of the bel canto repertoire and Romantic opera, celebrated for his stylistic authority and deep engagement with Rossini and Verdi.
Defining moments and milestones
Mariotti's ascent through the Italian opera world reflects a conductor of rare stylistic conviction, one who has built his reputation on an intimate understanding of bel canto vocal writing and the orchestral traditions that frame it. His interpretations of Rossini's Guillaume Tell, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and La Donna del Lago, alongside his command of Semiramide, have earned him recognition as a custodian of these works' essential character. His presence on the podiums of the world's leading houses—from Bologna to London, New York, and Paris—confirms his standing as a major figure in contemporary opera.
Appointed Principal Conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai beginning October 2026, becoming the first Italian to hold this position
Rossini Conservatory, Pesaro (composition and conducting); Accademia Musicale Pescarese (diploma in orchestral conducting, with honors)
Recordings featuring Michele Mariotti in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.