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Cristian Cimei: What I love most about opera is how it unites all art forms in one performance.

Cristian Cimei, an esteemed Italian conductor, has showcased his talents on some of the world's most prestigious stages. His illustrious career includes performances at renowned venues such as the Boston Opera House, Lincoln Center in New York, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Melbourne Arts Centre, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Hyogo Performing Arts Center in Osaka, and Gunpo Culture & Arts Center in Seoul, among others.

Throughout his career, Cristian has collaborated with an impressive array of celebrated artists. He has worked alongside legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, renowned soprano Mariella Devia, tenor Fabio Armiliato, soprano Kristin Lewis, mezzo-soprano Christin-Marie Hill, violinist Ole Bohn, and distinguished actors Dame Janet Suzman and Simon Callow. His collaborations extend to the realm of composers as well, having partnered with iconic figures such as Ennio Morricone, Eleanor Alberga, and Jim Stephenson.

Cristian's exceptional skill and dedication have earned him numerous accolades. He was honored with the prestigious Helen Jones Graduate Endowment for Visual & Performing Arts Fellowship at Texas Tech University. Additionally, he received the 'Goossens Fellowship' and International Merit Award for outstanding performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. These awards are a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of conducting and his unwavering commitment to musical excellence.

Currently, Cristian serves as the Music Director and Professor of Opera at the London Performing Academy of Music, where he continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of musicians and conductors. His ongoing dedication to both performance and education highlights his multifaceted contributions to the world of classical music.

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Cristian Cimei: What I love most about opera is how it unites all art forms in one performance. Petra Sittig/Cristian Cimei