He refined his musical training through numerous courses in chamber music and orchestral formation, studying with internationally renowned musicians: Stefano Pagliani, Leon Spierer, Alexander Janiczek, Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli, and Bruno Mezzena. His concert career includes extensive experience with chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras, as well as soloist performances with various chamber orchestras in Italy and abroad.

1993

In February 1993, he participated as a solo violinist in the 40th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, accompanying Angela Baraldi on stage at the Ariston Theatre with the song “A piedi nudi”, produced by Lucio Dalla, which went on to win the Critics’ Award. Roberto was selected for the event months earlier by Lucio Dalla himself during an audition at Fonoprint Studios in Bologna. His collaboration with Dalla continued for about two years, during which he also participated in the television show Roxy Bar, hosted by Red Ronnie. He maintained a cordial relationship with Lucio Dalla afterward.

1994

In 1994, he began his studies in orchestral conducting at the Accademia Musicale Pescarese under the guidance of Maestro Gilberto Serembe, with whom he maintained a professional relationship until 1998. The following year, he participated in a conducting course organized by the “I Pomeriggi Musicali” Orchestra of Milan, held by Maestro Aldo Ceccato, and was one of the winners of the “Elena Bertini” scholarship, offered by the Maestro himself.

Throughout his career, he has conducted significant works from the symphonic repertoire, including Beethoven’s 6th, 7th, and 8th symphonies, Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor, several symphonies by Mozart and Haydn, Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and La Serva Padrona, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne, to name but a few, always receiving wide critical and public acclaim.

He has also contributed to theatrical productions. In 2005, he participated in Conflitto e Castigo by Maurizio Mune as a composer, arranger, and conductor, collaborating with Milena Vukotic, Ugo Pagliai, and Paola Gassman.

1996-2002

Between 1996 and 2002, he promoted the creation of the “Orchestra Triveneta”, an initiative dedicated to young talents from the Treviso area. Esteemed figures such as Gilberto Serembe, Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli, David Robertson, Enrico Dindo, Danilo Rossi, and Francesco Manara supported the project with letters of endorsement.

As Artistic Director of the Venice Chamber Orchestra and the Polisfonia Association, he curated prestigious concert seasons featuring well-known artists such as Francesco De Angelis, Francesco Manara, Francesca Scaini, Andrea Bacchetti, Gisella Curtolo, Michele Bolla, and Dino Sossai.

2006

In 2006, under the patronage of the European Parliament, he received the prestigious Civilitas Award for “Civic Engagement within the Community” from the Dama Castellana Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Conegliano and the Province of Treviso, recognizing his contributions to young emerging talents.