Ferrarini, Claudio

Claudio Ferrarini is a distinguished Italian flutist, conductor, and pedagogue. He is widely recognized for his vast discography, which exceeds 100 recordings, and for his work as the founder and artistic director of the Accademia dell'Arte del Flauto.
Born in Zurich, Switzerland, to Italian parents, he moved to Italy to pursue his musical education. He graduated with honors from the "Arrigo Boito" Conservatory in Parma.
He further refined his artistry through masterclasses with the most influential flutists of the 20th century, including Sir James Galway, Aurèle Nicolet, Maxence Larrieu, and Peter-Lukas Graf. He also studied conducting with Sergiu Celibidache.
Ferrarini has performed as a soloist in many of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall (New York), Suntory Hall (Tokyo), and the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Moscow).
He is a Professor of Flute at the "Arrigo Boito" Conservatory in Parma, a position he has held for several decades. Additionally, he remains the director of the Concorso Internazionale di Flauto "Leonardo De Lorenzo", a competition that identifies and promotes young flute talents globally.