Biography

Mario Del Grosso began his educational journey at the Conservatory of Genoa, earning diplomas in both piano and harpsichord. He further enriched his training by attending prestigious International Master Classes in harpsichord, basso continuo, and baroque orchestra in Pamparato and El Escorial in Spain, led by masters such as David Collyer, Aline Zylberajch, and Gustav Leonhardt. Primarily dedicated to early music, he has showcased his talent in a wide array of concerts, both as a soloist and in collaboration with singers, instrumentalists, and orchestras, reaching audiences in Italy and numerous countries including the USA, Canada, Mexico, various European nations, and China.

As a teacher of Piano and Harpsichord, he has contributed to musical education at the Music High Schools of Liguria and has led Early Music Courses in Cervo and Stresa, supported by the European Social Fund to promote the performance of baroque works in the historic theaters of Guastalla and Chiabrera. His excellence has been recognized through television recordings for RAI and numerous discographic publications for prestigious labels such as Quadrivium, Arion, Bongiovanni, Opus 111, and Stradivarius, the latter of which has earned him awards and flattering reviews for his interpretations of the sonatas and trios of G.B. Platti.

Internationally recognized not only for his performances but also for his expertise in constructing and restoring antique instruments, he has produced over 100 instruments of high technical-acoustic value and artistic decoration. Among his most significant works is the first complete reconstruction in Italy of the fortepiano A. Walter (Mozart’s instrument) in 1986, as well as creating instruments for world-renowned institutions such as the Mozarteum in Innsbruck, the National Gallery in London, and Conservatories in Beijing, Vienna, Berlin, and others. He has also shared his deep knowledge through workshops on maintenance and tuning organized by music conservatories in Italy and abroad, and on behalf of AIARP.

His contributions to the world of music and the cultural promotion of his hometown were officially recognized in 2021, when he was appointed as an Ambassador of Genoa in the World, solidifying his reputation as one of the most influential and respected musicians in the field of early music and instrument making.