Carlo Andrea Malanima

Professional Musician with over 30 years of professional experience in both the United States and Europe.

Below is a brief summary of my background:

1. European and U.S. Orchestral Engagements

•Associate Principal Viola for over 30 years with the Opera House of Genoa (Italy), covering opera, ballet, and symphonic repertoire.

•Performed with internationally renowned ensembles such as the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Arena di Verona, and Teatro alla Scala.

•Former member of the National Italian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra RAI of Rome.

•Principal Viola of the International Opera Puccini Festival in Italy.

2. U.S. Performance Experience

•Member of the Hawaii Symphony.

•Principal Viola at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival.

•Former Principal Viola of the Crested Butte Music Festival in Colorado.

•Principal Viola for “Opera Italiana in the Air,” performing alongside members of the Metropolitan Opera and New York Philharmonic.

3. Education and Training

•Doctoral Degree in Violin and Viola Performance from the National Conservatory of Italy.

•Advanced Certificate in Viola Performance from The Juilliard School.

•Studied under renowned musicians including Bruno Giuranna, Giusto Cappone, Yuri Bashmet, Karen Tuttle, Margaret Pardee, and William Lincer.

•Former youth member of the European Community Youth Orchestra and participated in the Berliner Philharmoniker Youth Orchestra program.

In addition to my professional engagements, I have extensive experience working with young musicians. My passion is teaching and mentoring the next generation of string players, whether they are just starting out or preparing for advanced orchestral work. As someone new to the Houston area, I’m eager to establish connections in this wonderful community. I’m also looking to recruit students for my private violin and viola studio here in Katy, where I specialize in nurturing young talent in a supportive and engaging environment.