PIERO TOSO
Concertmaster Piero Toso has joined the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto since its foundation. Maestro Luigi Ferro, a former falculty member of Milan Conservatory of Music and one of the masters of Vivaldi's repertoire with world renowned "I Virtuosi di Roma" chamber group, became his major mentor.
Prior to his appointment with Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Mr. Toso was the Principal Violin with Claudio Scimone's "Solisti Veneti" chamber ensemble, with whom he has appeared at music festivals throughout the world.
Mr. Toso is equally at home as an orchestral player, chamber musician, solo recitalist, and teacher. He is considered one of the most acclaimed performers of venetian baroque repertoire.
Also an active recording artist, violinist Piero Toso has recorded a lot of Vivaldi's concertos, Tartini's concertos and Albinoni's sonatas, among others.
As a founding member of "Il Quartetto" chamber ensemble, he has performed throughout the Italy and abroad.
Mr. Toso is a faculty member of Padova Conservatory of Music and plays a precious "Amati" violin made in 1660.