Raffaele Pierno is a graduate of the Conservatorium Domenico Cimarosa in Avellino, Southern Italy. Graduated with a Diploma di Canto in 1998.Performed extensively across Italy including Concerts of traditional Neopolitan songs for the Mayor and the Cardinal of Naples in il Duomo di Napoli; tribute to “Enrico Caruso” 1995; “Messa di Gloria of Mascagni” with Lucia Tramontano (official accompanist at Teatro San Carlo).
Trained under Italian voice coach Antonio Finizio (friend of Mario del Monaco famous Tenor).Raffaele was taught the old school teaching such as well known singers; Beniamino Gigli, Franco Corelli and Enrico Caruso the legendary Tenor of the century.
He performed solo at a Symphony Concert at Sydney Town Hall with the Hunan Provincial Symphony Orchestra. A duet was also performed with the Chinese Soprano Mei Ma.
In February 2007 he moved to Brisbane to continue professional training. Performing for Opera Queensland in “Nabucco” 2007, as well as “Turandot” in 2008. In May 2008 Raffaele performed to a full house at Sydney Olympic Park.
Raffaele performed Solo at a Conference held on the Gold Coast, QLD for a Worldwide Health Organisation. Performed Solo at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in Brisbane in front of the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, along with other Dignitaries.
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