**Fabiano Merlante** is an Italian musician specializing in historical plucked instruments like the lute, theorbo, baroque guitar, and modern classical guitar. Born in Adria, he graduated with top honors in guitar performance from the Conservatorio Statale di Musica “Antonio Buzzolla” in his hometown. Actively involved in early music performance, Merlante collaborates with mandolinist Sergio Zigiotti as the Duo Zigiotti Merlante, focusing on 18th- and 19th-century repertoire for mandolin and guitar. Their releases include works by Munier, Marucelli, and Paganini, showcasing rare Italian compositions for this instrumental combination. Merlante’s versatility extends to collaborations with harpsichordists and cellists in Baroque ensemble settings, often featuring his theorbo and archlute performances.
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