BIOGRAPHY
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Marco Sanna has established himself as a versatile and passionate pianist, performing both as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe, the USA, and Japan. His appearances have taken him to some of the most renowned venues, including the Musikverein Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Philharmonie and Kammermusiksaal Berlin, Konzerthaus Berlin, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Kölner Philharmonie, Luxembourg Philharmonie, Bozar Brussels, Beethovenhaus Bonn, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Prinzregententheater and Herkulessaal in Munich, among many others.
Marco is particularly active in the field of chamber music, performing in a wide range of ensemble settings. As a founding member of Trio Orelon, he has gained international acclaim. The ensemble has been awarded First Prize and Audience Award at the ARD International Music Competition, First Prize and Special Award at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize at the Franz Schubert und die Musik der Moderne Competition in Graz. With Trio Orelon, Marco performs regularly throughout the main concert halls in Europe, collaborating with major orchestras such as the Beethovenorchester Bonn and Bochumer Symphoniker.
The trio’s discography reflects a strong commitment to underrepresented repertoire. Their debut CD, dedicated to American composer Amy Beach, and their second release, featuring piano trios by Amanda Röntgen-Maier and Dora Pejačević, have both received critical acclaim for their artistic depth and discovery of overlooked masterpieces.
Marco has also recorded two CDs with Italian double bassist Orazio Ferrari, exploring a unique and rarely heard repertoire for piano and double bass. These recordings highlight their shared musical curiosity and deep sensitivity, bringing renewed attention to a chamber music combination that is as intimate as it is expressive.
He is also a sought-after chamber music partner, collaborating with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Karajan Akademie Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, WDR Funkhausorchester Köln, and Gürzenich-Orchester Köln.Marco has been invited to perform at major international festivals such as the Verbier Festival, Rheingau Musik Festival, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festspiele, Beethovenfest Bonn, Rome International Piano Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, among others.
Marco’s interest in creative programming is reflected in projects like “Beethoven’s Daughters”, performed at the Beethovenfest Bonn with violinist Judith Stapf. The duo performed all ten Beethoven violin sonatas in dialogue with works by women composers – a series praised by both audiences and critics.
He studied at the Hanns Eisler University of Music in Berlin, the Cologne University of Music and Dance, and the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen.