Simone Vallerotonda

Simone Vallerotonda is an Italian lutenist and guitarist celebrated for reviving Baroque music with fiery passion and technical brilliance. Specializing in historical plucked instruments like the theorbo, Baroque guitar, and lute, he’s become a leading voice in early music, blending scholarly rigor with playful improvisation. Based in Rome, Vallerotonda frequently collaborates with ensembles like Il Pomo d’Oro and pours his energy into solo projects that explore forgotten gems, from Giovanni Zamboni’s introspective sonatas to the lively grooves of 17th-century composer Giovanni Paolo Foscarini. His albums, like *Roma Eterna* and *Foscarini's Groove*, showcase his knack for making centuries-old compositions feel fresh and spontaneous, often highlighting the rhythmic vitality and emotional depth of Italian Baroque repertoire. Whether performing delicate *alfabeto* pieces or reimagining dance tunes, Vallerotonda bridges past and present with charm and virtuosity.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Early Music

Renaissance

Historical Performance

Related Artists

Rolf Lislevand

Hopkinson Smith

Christina Pluhar

Eduardo Egüez

Paul O'Dette

Thomas Dunford

Antonio Vivaldi

Jakob Lindberg

Nigel North

Johann Pachelbel

Domenico Scarlatti

Arcangelo Corelli

Latest Release

Roma Eterna. A Journey Back in Time

Simone Vallerotonda

Album - 21 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025