Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi  |  Bandoneon  |  Italy

Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi was born in Atessa on December 26th 1980. He began studying the accordion at the age of nine before switching to the bandoneon later. In 2007, he graduated with honours from Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music in Rome. Apart from frequently performing in Italy, he has been giving concerts in many countries all over the world.

In 2009, he played at the Colosseo in Rome with Andrea Bocelli and the Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra. The event “L’alba separa dalla luce l’ombra” was in aid of the earthquake victims of Abruzzo and exclusively broadcast worldwide. In 2011, he performed at the Arena of Verona together with Erwin Schrott during the festivities for the 150th anniversary of the Italian unification.  Together with Erwin Schrott and Anna Netrebko, he performed in the most important cities in Germany, England and Denmark in 2012. In 2018, he recorded “Tango Seasons” for Sony Records, alongside Andrés Gabetta leading the fantastic baroque ensemble Cappella Gabetta.

Videos
Double Concerto for Bandoneon, Guitar and String Orchestra | 1. Satz
Double Concerto for Bandoneon, Guitar and String Orchestra | 2. Satz
Double Concerto for Bandoneon, Guitar and String Orchestra | 3. Satz

Foto: Remo Buess