Marco Vitale

Marco Vitale was born in Palermo (Italy) in 1980. He studied piano, organ, harpsichord and composition at Palermo’s „V. Bellini“ Conservatory, where he took the piano diploma in 2001 and the organ diploma in 2002 with full marks and „Cum Laude“. He took part in many international master-classes where he developed his skills and taste for baroque music.

His concert life began at age of 15, with performances as a soloist and chamber musician. Since then his musical activity brought him to play, as a soloist and continuo player around Europe and Middle East.

In 2002 he moved to The Netherlands where he studied at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. He took a Bachelor’s degree in organ with Jos van der Kooy and a Master in Early Music (harpsichord) with Ton Koopman and Tini Mathot.

Marco Vitale is the co-founder and musical director of Contrasto Armonico, baroque orchestra specialized in the performance of music in Italian style and baroque operas, using original instruments and historical performance practices. He plays regularly with Le Concert des Nations directed by Jordi Savall.

In addition to performing he also gives master-classes throughout Europe and Middle East.