Daniele Gatti: A renowned Italian Conductor
Daniele Gatti, born in Milan in 1961, is an Italian conductor. He led the Orchestre national de France from 2008 to 2016, establishing an international career conducting prestigious orchestras worldwide, both in symphonic and operatic repertoire.
Born on November 6, 1961 in Milan, the young Daniele Gatti was introduced to music through his father’s record collection. He began studying piano, violin, and composition at the Milan Conservatory. After earning his degree, Gatti conducted several minor ensembles before moving to his first significant position in 1992: directing the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome until 1997.
Daniele Gatti had a brilliant career as a guest conductor for major orchestras like La Scala (at just 27 years old!), Covent Garden in London, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. After establishing a reputation in the field of operatic art, particularly in Italian operas, he expanded his repertoire to include symphonic music. His recording of Tchaikovsky’s Symphonies 4, 5, and 6 was well-received by critics.
Musical Programming
Ottorino Respighi
Fêtes romaines: Circus maximus – for orchestra
Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Conducted by Daniele Gatti
Conifer Classics 75605 51292 2
Hector Berlioz
Le Carnaval romain op 9 H 95, overture
National Orchestra of France
Conducted by Daniele Gatti
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris, November 27, 2025
Ottorino Respighi
Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) P 106
National Orchestra of France
Conducted by Daniele Gatti
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris, November 27, 2025
Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 4 in A Major op 90 MWV N 16 “Italian”: 2nd and 3rd mvts
National Orchestra of France
Conducted by Daniele Gatti
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris, November 27, 2025
Ottorino Respighi
Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome) P 106
3. I pini del Gianicolo (The Pines of the Janiculum)
4. I pini della Via Appia (The Pines of the Appian Way)
National Orchestra of France
Conducted by Daniele Gatti
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris, November 27, 2025
Giuseppe Verdi
Aida: L’abborrita rivale a me sfuggì (Act IV) Duo Amneris et Radames
Agnes Baltsa, Amneris
Placido Domingo, Radames
Orchestra and Choir of the Vienna State Opera
Orfeo International C 672 052
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