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Stafano Vignati is an Italian conductor, born and raised in the outskirts of Rome, Italy, [1] and naturalized in America. Vignati is currently the Music Director and Principal Conductor for Opera Carolina. [2]
Biography
[edit]Originally a pianist and composer, Vignati studied conducting with Nicola Hansalik Samale and Lawrence Golan, and holds a Master's degree in Conducting from the University of Denver, Colorado. He taught at Drake University as a vocal coach and Italian instructor with the World Languages and Cultures Department. He was also Director and Principal Conductor of the Drake Opera Theater (2016-2022) where he conducted works such as The Magic Flute and Falstaff. [3][4]
Vignati was the artistic and music director of the Tuscia Operafestival in Italy between 2007 and 2017. In 2009, he was also appointed Artistic and Music Director of the Italian American Opera Foundation in Los Angeles,[5] and in 2010, he became Artistic Director of the Festival Barocco di Viterbo[6] — at which he conducted ensembles such as the Baroque Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia.[7]
In 2009, Vignati was also a guest teacher at the SOSCA Academy in Los Angeles. [8]
Additionally, he is currently Artistic and Music Director of the International Lyric Academy and Principal Guest Conductor at New York City Opera.
Opera Carolina named Stefano Vignati to the position of Music Director and Principal. He started his new role on May 1, 2025.[9][2] Vignati made his company debut in 2023, leading “The Marriage of Figaro.” Vignati has conducted more than 60 operas and numerous symphonic works across Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Bulgaria, China, Serbia, Germany, Slovenia, the Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, and Russia. He has also collaborated with world-renowned artists such as: Lina Wertmüller, Michele Campanella, Mariella Devia, Bruno Pratico, Alfonso Antoniozzi, Pierre Amoyal, Nicola Ulivieri, Marco Vinco, Mirko Palazzi, Jesús León, Moni Ovadia, Janet Perry, Carol Neblett, Limmy Pulliam, Svetlana Vasileva, Leo Ahn and Alexander Malta.[10] Next up for Vignati is a new production of Puccini’s double bill, “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi,” which will open the 2026 season.
References
[edit]- ^ O'NEILL, HALLIE. "Humans of Drake: Stefano Vignati". The Times-Delphic. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ a b Salazar, David (2025-05-02). "Opera Carolina Names New Music Director & Principal Conductor". OperaWire. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "The Magic Flute: "One last, amazing show" for longtime Drake Opera Theater director Ann Cravero". CITYVIEW. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Hockman, Ashton (2019-02-15). "Drake Opera Theater presents "Falstaff" from Feb. 22-24". Drake University Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Anonymous (2015-10-08). "MIT Chamber Chorus Concert". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Register, Orange County Register | Orange County (2009-03-13). "Orange County's first-ever opera festival could come to Dana Point". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Verdi's 200th birthday tributes begin with O.C. Italian Opera Festival". Los Angeles Times. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Times, D. P. (2009-02-27). "SOCSA Welcomes Masetro Stefano Vignati at Opera Master Class on Saturday". Picket Fence Media. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ CHANNEL, THE VIOLIN (2025-05-02). "Opera Carolina Appoints New Music Director and Principal Conductor". World's Leading Classical Music Platform. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Famous Soprano BARBARA FRITTOLI Live Concert from St. Petersburg - Orchestra & Symphony Concerts". SigmArt. Retrieved 2025-06-06.