Marina Cesarale
A pianist of refined sensitivity and a dedicated scholar of vocal chamber music, Marina Cesarale has built an international career distinguished by what critics have described as a "gentle and expressive virtuosity, both poetic and reflective" (A. Romanelli). After graduating with honors from the "S. Cecilia" Conservatory in Rome, she refined her artistry under the guidance of legendary figures in piano and chamber music, including Boris Petrushansky, Nikita Magaloff, Piernarciso Masi, and—for Lieder studies—Charles Spencer and Norman Shetler in Vienna.
A cornerstone of her professional life is her long-standing collaboration with the "S. Cecilia" Conservatory in Rome, where she serves as an official piano accompanist for instrumental classes and the Musical Theatre class led by Maestro Cesare Scarton. Between 2015 and 2018, she also held the position of Cultore della Materia (Subject Matter Expert) in the Vocal Chamber Music department, further solidifying her ties to this prestigious institution.
Her concert career has seen her perform for leading Italian institutions—from the Discoteca di Stato to the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa—as well as on international stages in Japan, South Korea, Germany, and Romania. A significant highlight of her career was being invited by the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, to perform for RAI in a live European broadcast during the closing ceremony of the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification.
Since 2008, her artistic partnership with baritone David Greiner has been a central pillar of her work. Together, they are dedicated to the rediscovery and promotion of Entartete Musik (music banned by the Nazi regime), with a specific focus on the works of Robert Kahn. Their recordings for Vatican Radio stand as a testament to this profound cultural and civic commitment.
As a leading specialist in Nordic music, she published the first comprehensive Italian essay on the Lieder of Jean Sibelius with LIM (Libreria Musicale Italiana). This seminal work features her original translations and analyses of the composer’s complete vocal output. Since 2020, she has been a member of the Sibelius Society Italy.
Alongside her performing career, Marina Cesarale maintains a passionate commitment to music education. In addition to her official teaching roles, she is noted for creating original orchestral repertoires for young musicians and designing intercultural educational paths. Her innovative projects for integration through music have received prestigious awards from Indire Gold and the Ministry of Education (MIUR), confirming her vision of music as a vital tool for human growth and social cohesion.