Andrea Chiarini
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About
Italian classical guitarist who gained fame on social media when his talents went viral in 2022 for reinterpreting classic songs, like "Turkish March", "Ave Maria", "Fuoco." His Instagram, andreachiariniguitarist, has over 700,000 followers.
Before Fame
His passion for music and guitar began at age 5, thanks to a classical guitar at home that belonged to his grandfather. He attended his first guitar lessons at 7. At 12 he entered the conservatory, studying and graduating in classical guitar at the G.B. Pergolesi di Fermo under the guidance of Claudio Marcotulli.
Trivia
In 2022 he won the Gold Award of the classical as best interpretation of the song "Sonata 21" by N.Paganini and the 1st prize at the Europe Music competition as Virtuoso performer. A distinctive aspect of his sound is his experimental approach, showcased through his use of the Ortega 8-string guitar, which allows him to expand the range of his performances.
Family Life
He got married to Beatrice Matti in Las Vegas on November 6, 2019 and the pair lived there for a few years. His wife is the one who encouraged him to post his guitar playing to social media during the first wave of Covid.
Associated With
He honed his skills through formal training and inspiration from guitar greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and Pat Metheny.
