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"Tommaso is an excellent conductor – technically very able, extremely communicative and with insightful ideas about the music he performs."

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Daniele Rosina

Conducting Tutor, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Tommaso is a true Italian and an expert storyteller. A deep passion for the symphonic repertoire and a strong will to communicate it are the core of his work.

 

He has explored many areas of conducting, and his versatility has brought him to collaborate with a great number of different institutions since his relocation to Birmingham, UK, from Italy in 2023. He has conducted amateur orchestras, youth orchestras, professional and mixed ensembles, choirs, and brass bands in recordings, concerts, opera productions and events. 

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Tommaso is the Music Director of the Solihull Symphony Orchestra, librarian and assistant conductor of the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Chief Conductor of the Birmingham Game Music ensemble and Associate Conductor of the Romantic Revival Orchestra.

He has a strong predilection for Italian and French 20th Century music, but his interests include soundtracks, video games music and contemporary works.


Tommaso's studies include a Bachelor Degree with Honors in tuba in Bolzano, Italy, and a Master of Music with Distinction in Orchestral Conducting at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He attended various masterclasses with world-class conductors, such as Kazuki Yamada and Michael Seal, Riccardo Muti, Salvatore Percacciolo, Fabrizio Dorsi, and Karen Nì Bhroin. At RBC, he recently assisted Paul Wingfield in Cendrillon by Jules Massenet, Tony Kraus in Hengelbert Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel, Harry Sever in Smythe's Fete Galante, and Martyn Brabbins with the RBC Symphony Orchestra.

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He is also active as an Italian language coach with various opera companies in the UK.

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"Tommaso’s exceptional collaborative spirit and dedication are evident in his role as conductor of the Birmingham Game Music Ensemble and the Romantic Revival Orchestra. His calm yet assured communication style fosters trust and cohesion among musicians, enabling efficient rehearsals and seamless performances. Beyond his conducting expertise, Tommaso’s strategic insight in programming and meticulous planning ensure that each project is thoughtfully prepared, maximizing its potential for success"

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Vinicius Farìa Motta

composer and founder of the Birmingham Game Music ensemble

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