Sergio Vartolo studied music (organ and harpsichord) at the Conservatorio of Bologna and graduated at the University of the same city. Since 1970 he has performed throughout Europe as harpsichordist, organist, conductor, stage director and singer. His recordings have been awarded the following prizes:

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (Frescobaldi toccatas)
Choc du Monde de la Musique (Frescobaldi capriccios)
Diapason d'Or (Luzzaschi madrigals)

He currently teaches harpsichord at the Conservatorio of Venice.

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