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Angelo La Manna

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Angelo La Manna

Angelo La Manna, percussionist, was born in Nola (Na) on the 2 of September 1980, he moved to Bergamo in 2009 where he lives permanently. Attracted from early age by the sound of percussion instruments, he is increasingly fascinated by the decisive character of percussion instruments, which is why from there he decided to undertake the musical educational path at the Conservatory "D. Cimarosa” of Avellino (NA), under the guidance of Maestro S. Valletta, following the sound of marimba. He collaborates for several years with the percussion only group "Nuova ricerca sonora", with which he performs in various Italian cities; he participates in workshops of contemporary music, interpretation for ensembles, department of sacred and ancient music, musical language; Member of the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, he performs in various concerts. In 2002 in Perugia and in 2003 in Trento he attended the masters held by L.H. Steven, perfecting technique and musical expression: crucial meetings for his artistic growth. Since 2013 he has been performing regularly with the pianist Francesco Bissanti ; he is a teacher at the 1st grade secondary school "Caroli" in Stezzano (BG).