Mario Ancillotti

Mario Ancillotti is an Italian flutist born in Florence in 1946 who trained at the Florence Conservatory under notable figures like Luigi Dallapiccola and Roberto Lupi. He served as principal flutist for Rome’s RAI Orchestra and Accademia di Santa Cecilia in the 1970s before pivoting to solo and chamber music, collaborating with giants like Salvatore Accardo, Luciano Berio, and Hans Werner Henze. A dedicated educator, he’s taught at conservatories in Rome, Florence, and Switzerland while championing contemporary works and multimedia collaborations through festivals like Suoni Riflessi. His extensive discography spans Vivaldi concertos, modern Italian composers, and global repertoire, reflecting his versatility across classical eras.

With a career blending performance, teaching, and artistic curation, Ancillotti remains a bridge between traditional flute literature and avant-garde experimentation, often partnering with actors, composers, and cross-disciplinary artists to expand classical music’s reach. His recent recordings—from Baroque staples to rediscovered gems like Mel Bonis’ flute works—showcase both technical precision and a curiosity-driven approach to repertoire.

: *The listed releases (e.g., Vivaldi, Petrassi, Mel Bonis) align stylistically with Ancillotti’s documented discography but aren’t cited in currently indexed sources.*

Genres

Classical

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Flute Music

Latest Release

Mel Bonis: Complete Music for Flute & Piano

Mario Ancillotti

Album - 13 Tracks - Released December 29, 2023