Mario Lanaro

**Mario Lanaro** is a renowned Italian conductor, composer, and organist, born in Malo in 1957. He has gained significant recognition in the music world for his work as a director of choirs and orchestras. Lanaro began his career early, directing the Gruppo Corale Valleogra di Schio from 1975 to 1981 and achieving several national victories in choral competitions. He has taught at various Italian conservatories, including the Conservatorio di Verona, where he held the chair of Choral Exercises. Lanaro has also conducted notable works, such as "Pierino e il lupo" by Prokofiev and "La Traviata" by Verdi. He has composed and premiered numerous choral pieces, winning several prestigious awards for his compositions.

Lanaro's contributions to music extend beyond his creative works. He has been involved in the artistic supervision of recordings and has collaborated with multiple music publishers like Carrara and Sikorsky. His interests in both classical and contemporary music have led him to participate in various festivals and concerts internationally. Although specific details about his recent releases like "L'annunciazione" and recordings of Zardini's and Fauré's works are not widely documented in available sources, Lanaro's overall influence in the Italian music scene is substantial.

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