RITA CASAGRANDE born in Bologna in 1978, studied with E. Becherucci at the “G. B. Martini” conservatoire of Bologna and graduated “cum laude” with full marks in classical guitar.She later studied with M° P. Bonaguri, A. Ponce and R. Boucher.
At the Accademia di Perfezionamento “G. Regondi” of Bergamo, under maestros A. Dieci and B. Giuffredi’s, she received the Diploma of Merit Distinction as best permanent student, being awarded the recording of a Compact Disc under “Sinfonica” label of Milan.She won numerous awards in national and international competitions, Fourth Prize in “Giulio Rospigliosi 2001” national competition; Third Prize in “Città di Voghera 2001” VI Guitar Festival; Third Prize in “F. Sor” international competition (2004), Second Prize (First Prize not awarded) in “Dino Caravita” (2002) XI national competition, First Prize in “Genova 2001” international competition of music execution .At present she is cooperating with A. Morini and M° A. Guarnieri performing at important venues of contemporary music ( Teatro Comunale of Bologna; Losanne Konservatorium ).In 1999 together with violinist Silvia Tarozzi, she founded the “Per Due Voci” duo which explores a vast classical repertoire, as well as contemporary and folk music.
She has already performed in numerous concerts as solist and in chamber music ensembles.
In November 2000, she performed at the Philharmonic Academy of Prague as guest of the conservatoire.Since 1997 she has been teaching at numerous musical schools in Bologna province.

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