Stefano Maiorana, an original and innovative performer (âwill rock your worldâ â American Record Guide, âhypnotisantâ â Le Devoir, âastonishingâ â Soundboard), was born in Rome in 1973 where he lives.
After studying classical guitar and lute at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory, he took advanced courses in theorbo and baroque guitar with Paul OâDette. He graduated in architecture, cultivating a strong interest in the interactions between music and the other arts. His research ranges from early to contemporary music and is sustained by rigorous attention to historical performance practice.
Professor of Lute at the Briccialdi Conservatory in Italy, he has held concerts as soloist and continuo player in Europe, Asia and Australia.