Marco Angius

Marco Angius is regarded as one of the leading Italian conductors of his generation, internationally acclaimed for his profound dedication to contemporary music and for his refined interpretations of 20th- and 21st-century repertoire. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles, including the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Intercontemporain, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

A prominent figure on the international contemporary music scene, he has appeared at leading festivals and institutions such as the Biennale Musica di Venezia, MITO, Warsaw Autumn Festival and Romaeuropa Festival. His artistic activity has been closely connected with the music of major contemporary composers, conducting numerous world premieres and critically acclaimed productions.

Since 2015, Marco Angius has served as Music Director and Artistic Director of the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, following his experience as Principal Conductor of the Ensemble Bernasconi at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. His extensive discography includes award-winning recordings dedicated to composers such as Salvatore Sciarrino, Luigi Nono and Ivan Fedele.

Alongside his conducting career, he is also active as a musicologist and author. He has published several books and essays devoted to contemporary music and musical aesthetics, further establishing himself as an influential voice in today’s musical landscape. In 2019, he was awarded the honour of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana by President Sergio Mattarella.