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Biography

Humberto Bruni is a Classical Guitar concert artist descendent from an Italian family, born in Venezuela, living in the United States of America as an American Citizen.

 

His musical training began at age fourteen when he took the first music lessons from his father Blas Bruni Celli. Then he studied and graduated with Highest Honors from "Juan Manuel Olivares" Conservatory of Music in Venezuela where he obtained the degree "Performer and Professor of Guitar".

 

Shortly, he received a full Scholarship to study at New England Conservatory of Music, in Boston, where he got a "Master of Music" degree in Guitar Performance.

 

At age fifteen, Humberto Bruni made his first public appearance with great success in a solo recital, just after a few months of musical training. Bruni made his international debut at age 23 in the United States of America playing as a soloist with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts. 

 

Since then he has been performing Classical Guitar recitals, as well as performing as a soloist with Symphony Orchestras, in the United States of America, South America and  Europe.

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Humberto Bruni is widely recognized as an accomplished and highly skilled and respected classical guitarist.

His expertise and contributions to the field are evident through several indicators:

  1. Early Training and Education: He began his musical studies under the guidance of his father, Professor Blas Bruni Celli, and continued with Flaminia Montenegro, a disciple of the legendary Maestro Andrés Segovia. This strong foundational training set the stage for his advanced skills.

  2. Formal Education: Bruni graduated with highest honors from the "Juan Manuel Olivares" Conservatory of Music in Venezuela and earned a "Master of Music" degree in Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Candidate 

  3. Performances: He made his international debut at age 23, performing as a soloist with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. He has played with notable orchestras, including the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Caracas, +and has performed recitals in the USA, South America, and Europe.

  4. Recognition: Renowned figures in the music world, such as Antonio Lauro, have praised his talent. Lauro referred to him as "Humberto Bruni, a truly fine guitarist, truly accomplished, and a worthy representative of the Venezuelan guitar tradition, which is one of the most important on Earth."

  5. Innovation: Bruni has invented more than 20 devices designed to develop finger independence, demonstrating his dedication to advancing guitar technique.

  6. Intellectual Accomplishments: With an IQ of 172, Bruni's intellectual prowess complements his musical abilities, allowing him to approach the guitar with exceptional insight and creativity.

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For a more detailed Biography, please visit:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humberto_Bruni_Lamanna

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