Riccardo Minasi Concerts

Experience Riccardo Minasi

Riccardo Minasi is an Italian-born, London-based orchestral conductor rapidly gaining international recognition for his dynamic interpretations and insightful musicianship. Trained at the Royal Academy of Music under Colin Metters and Clark Rundell, he began his career as a violinist before dedicating himself fully to conducting.

Minasi served as Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique et Lyrique de Nancy Lorraine from 2017-2023, significantly raising the orchestra’s profile through critically acclaimed performances and innovative programming. He frequently guest conducts with leading orchestras worldwide, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Known for a particularly strong affinity for Italian repertoire – Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni feature prominently in his discography – Minasi also excels in Romantic and 20th/21st-century works. His recordings with Onyx Classics have received widespread praise, notably his complete *I Pagliacci* and *Cavalleria Rusticana*. He's lauded for bringing both dramatic intensity and lyrical sensitivity to his performances, fostering collaborative relationships with orchestras and soloists alike.