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A journey made of music, passion, and continuous exploration
Born in Syracuse, Luigi Zimmitti graduated in clarinet under the guidance of Maestro Vincenzo Di Pietro, beginning a musical journey founded on dedication and excellence. His thirst for knowledge and refinement led him to study with some of the greatest clarinetists on the international scene: Karl Leister, Richard Stoltzman, Romeo Tudorache, Fabrizio Meloni, Vincenzo Mariozzi, Ciro Scarponi, Ronald Van Spaendonch, and Simone Sirugo.
He also attended advanced chamber music courses with Chantal De Buchy, Aldo Tramma, K. Leister, and others, enriching his artistic sensitivity through listening, interaction, and the care of ensemble sound.
His path later expanded to band and wind orchestra conducting, a discipline he deepened with Jo Conyaerts (Netherlands) and Fulvio Creux, through seminars organized by AMBIMA. At the same time, he invested in music pedagogy, training with experts such as G. Piazza, A. Conrado, and C. Paduano, confirming his comprehensive vision of music: not only performance, but also education, transmission, and planning.
Over the years, Luigi has built a solid and versatile career, spanning genres and contexts: from classical music to jazz, from live sax performances for private events to collaborations with symphony orchestras, always demonstrating strong musicality and an innate communicative ability.
Today, Luigi Zimmitti is recognized as a Live Sax Performer capable of bringing originality, elegance, energy, and atmosphere to every type of event, thanks to impeccable technical preparation and artistic sensitivity born from years of study, research, and stage experience.
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CAREER
Collaborations, Awards, and International Stages
Luigi Zimmitti’s musical career is marked by significant collaborations, prestigious awards, and numerous tours in Italy and abroad.
From 1986 to 1998, he collaborated as a clarinetist and saxophonist with the Ente Autonomo Regionale Teatro Vincenzo Bellini in Catania, working under the direction of renowned international conductors. During the same period, he served as principal clarinetist for the “Impresa Lirica” opera company of the EUR organization in Pesaro.
In 2003, he was an assistant in courses held by the famous Maestro Karl Leister, continuing his work in educational and academic fields.
At the same time, Luigi distinguished himself in numerous national and international competitions, winning first prizes in prestigious contests such as:
A.M.A. Calabria
National Clarinet Competition of Scicli
Premio Seiler – Palermo
Campobello di Licata – Absolute Prize
“Il Clarinetto italiano nel ‘900” – Perugia
and many others.
He was also a finalist in notable international events such as the T.I.M. (International Music Tournament) and the Ibla Grand Prix in Ragusa, receiving widespread acclaim for his virtuosity and interpretative depth.
His concert activity has taken him on many international tours as a soloist and in chamber and orchestral formations, including:
Spain (Valencia, Villalonga)
United States (Connecticut, Boston)
Netherlands (Kerkrade)
Czechoslovakia (Brno – Internationales Blasmusiktreffen)
In November 1998, he was soloist with the Orchestra Giovanile Siracusana, and in 2000 he performed in duo with the renowned pianist Bruno Canino at Sala Borromini in Rome.
Throughout his career, he has also contributed to the success of several wind orchestras, winning first prizes in competitions held in:
Bellante (TE), Valencia (Spain), Pesaro, Salsomaggiore, Frosinone, Saint Vincent (Val d’Aosta), and many other international venues.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Between stage, studio, and teaching: a constantly evolving career
Luigi Zimmitti’s artistic activity extends beyond the stage: alongside his concert career, he has always maintained a lively discographic production, participation in innovative projects, and a strong commitment to music education.
Over the years, he has recorded several works, including Resumè, Musaik, Concerto all’italiana, and …e so fattu va Kussy!, as well as live albums such as Trio classico e non solo and Le Quattro Stagioni (in a refined classical/jazz version), The Christmas Song, Refresh, and other singles with various artists spanning pop and house music. His records have received praise from prominent figures in the international music scene: Maestro Karl Leister lauded Musaik for its programmatic structure and musicality, while Maestro Claudio Paradiso described Concerto all’italiana as a coherent and philologically curated work, able to exalt the Italian virtuosic tradition of the 19th century.
He has also collaborated with the Accademia Euterpe Wind Orchestra and the music publisher Scomegna, participating in the recording of the CD Miroirs, featuring previously unpublished pieces.
Since 1997, he has been developing the “classic-jazz” project, reworking and reinterpreting classical works through a jazz lens, combining technique and creativity. He has participated in the Sergio Amato Jazz Festival in Canicattini Bagni, receiving great acclaim, and has performed alongside jazz legends such as Lee Konitz, Enrico Rava, A.M. Peterson, and Lo Cascio, also collaborating with the Brass Group Orchestra of Catania.
His journey has been enriched by masterclasses with renowned maestros like Giorgio Gaslini, Paolo Fresu, Franco D’Andrea, and Bruno Tommaso, which have fueled his versatility and musical exploration.
Alongside his passion for performance, he maintains a strong teaching career: he is clarinet professor at the 1° Istituto Comprensivo ad indirizzo musicale Vittorio Veneto-R. Da Lentini, the “G. Privitera” Music Institute in Syracuse, and the “Emanuele Carta” Municipal Music School in Melilli.
For his artistic and educational commitment, he has received important awards, including the Corrado Maranci Prize (Syracuse, 2003) and the International “Il Paladino d’Oro” Prize (2011), with a special mention for his musical talents.
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