Viola Virtuosa Project
Welcome to the Viola Virtuosa Project
The Viola Virtuosa Project is an ambitious cultural initiative born from a profound passion for the viola, an instrument as fascinating as it is often underappreciated. The project’s goal is to shed light on the extraordinary beauty and richness of the viola repertoire, celebrating this instrument as the absolute protagonist of an authentic musical renaissance.
At the heart of the Viola Virtuosa Project lies the philanthropy of Maestro Marco Misciagna, recognized as one of the foremost viola virtuosos on the international stage. Thanks to his relentless commitment to researching, promoting, and performing original viola repertoire, the project aims to unveil the instrument’s boundless expressive possibilities, elevating it as a unique and irreplaceable voice in the musical landscape.
The Viola Virtuosa Project was born out of the need to fill a void: too often, the viola has been relegated to a secondary role, overshadowed by more prominent instruments. This project goes beyond merely highlighting the viola’s history or technical features; it is an invitation to listen with greater awareness and passion.
The Viola Virtuosa Project is more than a celebration of the viola: it is a cultural journey, an artistic mission, and a philanthropic endeavor to restore the viola to its rightful place of prominence in classical and contemporary music.
An Invitation to Discover
Whether you are professional musicians, students, classical music enthusiasts, or simply curious, the Viola Virtuosa Project invites you to immerse yourself in this still-unexplored musical universe, rich in poetry, technique, and passion. Discover with us all that the viola has to offer: a warm tone, a profound voice, and an extraordinarily diverse repertoire.
Let yourself be inspired by the project and join us in writing a new chapter in the history of the viola.
Viola Virtuosa Project: the art of the viola, the sound of the soul.
M° Marco Misciagna
Marco Misciagna graduated at a very young age in violin and viola from the N. Piccinni Conservatory of Bari and the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome, achieving top marks and receiving prestigious awards. He was invited to the Quirinal Palace by the President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, as the best student of the Conservatory.
He served as Principal Viola Soloist of the Málaga String Orchestra and has performed in prestigious venues and international institutions. He has held academic positions worldwide, receiving Honorary Professor titles from numerous conservatories and universities, including those in Sousse, Santiago de Cuba, Auckland, Yerevan, and Tambov.
In 2014, the Belgian government awarded him the title of “Artist of Distinction.” He is an Honorary Soloist of prominent orchestras and has received accolades such as the Gold Medal of the Kiev Opera House and the title of Distinguished Visitor in Santiago de Cuba. Marco Misciagna is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.