Antonio Mascherpa

Antonio Mascherpa born in Brescia the 1 January of 2000, he began his musical training at the age of eight, initially studying soprano flugelhorn and euphonium. At thirteen, he entered the trombone class of the Luca Marenzio Conservatory in Darfo Boario Terme (Brescia), where he quickly distinguished himself for his outstanding musical development.

In 2020, he graduated with Highest Honors, Distinction and Special Mention at the First Level Academic Diploma, and in 2022 he completed the Second Level Academic Diploma, once again achieving Highest Honors, Distinction and Special Mention.

His education includes significant international experience. During the academic year 2019/2020, he took part in the ERASMUS Programme at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon (CNSMD), studying with Michel Becquet. In 2021, he continued his advanced training at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Leipzig, under the guidance of Prof. Thomas Leyendecker.

Mascherpa has collaborated with leading Italian musical institutions, including I Pomeriggi Musicali, Fondazione Haydn of Bolzano and Trento, Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana, and the Donizetti Opera Festival. In 2021, he was selected as eligible member of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), followed in 2022 by eligibility for the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester.

Alongside his orchestral activity, he regularly performs as a soloist with chamber ensembles and orchestras. He is a prizewinner in numerous national and international solo competitions, notably receiving the National Arts Award (MIUR) in 2017 for Trombone and again in 2018 for Euphonium.

In May 2023, Antonio Mascherpa won the audition for Second Trombone at the Teatro Regio di Torino, where he currently holds a permanent position.