Massimo Ceccarelli (born 6 July 1966) studied in the S. Cecilia's Conservatory in Roma (Italy), where he graduated in Contrabass with Mr Buccarella. At the same time pursues his studies in classical guitar with Mr Scozzafava and in composition with Mr Piccolo. Gained the top marks in performance in Contrabass in the Academy Chigiana In Siena, and in Santa Cecilia Academy in Roma, won some important Prizes in the following Composition Contests: 1996- Lagonegro 1998- Diploma di Merito in the “Salsamo Competition” in Viareggio (Italy) 1° Prize in Nurtinghen (Germany), where, was accepted in the Master class of the Cuban composer Leo Brouwer His scores are in repertory of important soloists and musical ensemble. As contrabassist performs with the most important Italian Musical associations, as guitarist is a teacher in the School Don Bosco in Roma (Italy). He plays also with the “San Carlo Orchestra” in Napoli and with the “Orchestra Regionale del Lazio”.
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