Federico MONDELCI, saxophone (Italy)

In the last 20 years, Federico Mondelci has established himself as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. His principal studies were at the Conservatorio Statale di Musica ‘G. Rossini’ in Italy and later with Jean-Marie Londeix at the Bordeaux Conservatoire, France. In 1981, he was awarded the Premier Prix et Medaille d’Or a l’Unanimite.
Federico Mondelci has represented Italy on several occasions in the World Saxophone Festival. These include performances in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Japan and USA. In Italy, he has performed as soloist with all the major orchestras, including the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala at La Scala, Milan, conducted by Seiji Ozawa. During recent seasons, Mondelci has frequently performed in Russia and now enjoys a particularly close relationship with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.
Federico Mondelci has been an active promoter of contemporary music and innovator of instrumental technique. Numerous compositions have been dedicated to him and subsequently performed and broadcast for many important venues in Europe and America. Since 1990, Federico Mondelci has also added conducting to his concert activities and has appeared regularly throughout Italy with many important orchestras. In recent seasons, Mondelci has been a frequent guest in Germany, directing concerts to great acclaim.
On saxophone, following his recording for Delos in 1999, Mondelci has given highly successful tours throughout Europe and America, performing his own arrangements of Tangos by Astor Piazzolla. Last seasons, his duo with the pianist Kathryn Stott included recitals in Russia, Finland, Italy, Spain, Germany and extensive tour of the UK. In 2003 they performed together as soloists with the BBC Philharmonic in Manchester, during Piano 2003 Festival.
Federico Mondelci is currently a professor at the Pesaro Conservatoire and the Artistic Director of concert series in both Pesaro and Senigallia.