Gian Marco Ciampa
Gian Marco Ciampa was born in Rome in 1990. After studying with distinguished teachers such as Bruno Battisti d’Amario, Fabrizio Verile, Fernando Lepri and Celestino Dionisi, he graduated with top marks, honors and praise under Maestro Arturo Tallini at the Conservatory Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Early Career
Out of thousands of applicants, in 2006 he was selected as one of two young guitarists invited to perform live on the Italian television show Domenica In – Ieri, oggi e domani (Rai 1), hosted by the renowned presenter Pippo Baudo and conducted by Maestro Pippo Caruso.
Academic Training
In 2011 he was admitted to Maestro Oscar Ghiglia’s guitar course at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, where he graduated with honors and received a scholarship as one of the top students.
Performances
His performance before Italian political authorities at the Quirinale Palace in Rome on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27, 2013) was broadcast live on Rai 3.
Musical Versatility
Alongside classical guitar, Gian Marco has always played electric guitar. As an electric guitarist, he has performed at the Acoustic International Guitar Festival in Sarzana, Circolo degli artisti, Stazione Birra, Big Mama and Le Scimmie, and recorded both with his own band The Libra and as a session musician for other ensembles, covering rock, jazz, pop and electronic music.
Masterclasses
He regularly participates in masterclasses in Italy and abroad, including Germany, France and the United States, studying with international guitarists such as Carlo Marchione, Judicael Perroy, Bruno Battisti d’Amario, Aniello Desiderio, Marcin Dylla, Nuccio d’Angelo and Fabio Zanon.
SUPERNOVA Ensemble
In 2013 he founded SUPERNOVA, a guitar ensemble of eight young Italian guitarists, all winners of international competitions.
Segovia Guitar Academy
Since 2015 Gian Marco has attended the Segovia Guitar Academy in Pordenone with Maestros Paolo Pegoraro and Adriano Del Sal.
