Paolo Pandolfo is an Italian composer. He completed his studies in Padova (Italy), obtaining diplomas in Composition at “Cesare Pollini” Conservatory of Music under the guidance of master Wolfango Dalla Vecchia. Paolo began piano studies with Lina Braghetta Piozzi (student of Francesco Malipiero and Oreste Ravanello) and organ with Mario Voltolina (organist of S. Antony Cathedral in Padua). He studied Elettronic Music in Padova Conservatory of Music. He has obtained a law degree at the ancient University of Bologna (in 1990).
In 2011 his composition “La via dei carri” won the National Composition Competition in honor of MS Bertilla Boscardin.
In 2014 have been unanimously proclaimed winner of the prestigious “Anima Mundi” International Sacred Music Competition, promoted by the “Opera della Primaziale” in Pisa to celebrate the 950th anniversary of the foundation. The “Te Deum Laudamus” for soli, chorus and organ, had the official compliments of the jury panel which was adorned by the names of: Sir John Eliot Gardiner (President), M° Guido Corti, M° Mons. Marco Frisina, Mons. Aldo Armani, M° Antonio Greco. The “Te Deum Laudamus” was performed in the Pisa Cathedral Sept. 23th, 2014 and Oct. 05, 2014 in Cremona. (Hide extended text)...(Read all)