Davide Monti
Violin
Davide Monti is a violinist whose infectious energy and exceptional natural talent make him a truly compelling performer. As director, soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician, his playing has been described as “phenomenal” with “incredible freshness,” where every performance feels extraordinarily spontaneous and organic.
Holding degrees from the Conservatory of Parma and Verona, Davide has served as leader and soloist with numerous internationally renowned ensembles, such as Il Tempio Armonico, Accademia Arcadia Australia, Ensemble Elyma, Tafelmusik Toronto, Les Voix Humaines Montreal, Camerata Brisbane, Kore in Poland, and Arparla (in collaboration with harpist Maria Christina Cleary).
Davide is passionate about the art of improvisation, together with other art forms such as theater, dance, fencing, and dressage. He has taught improvisation within historically informed practices across Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia. As the Artistic Director of the International School of Improvisation – Helicona Project, he leads a multidisciplinary approach to musical improvisation that has evolved into a complex and fascinating system of strategies. The Helicona Project was recently awarded the REMA (European Network for Early Music) Cross-Border Project of the Year.
Currently Davide teaches Baroque Violin at the Cagliari Conservatory, being delights in “speaking” with his violin—a cherished Giuseppe Guadagnini instrument from the second half of the 18th century.
