Dario Salvi is a busy and respected conductor with a versatile and eclectic repertoire, which has been recognised through numerous awards and nominations, including the 2023 ‘Riccardo Drigo’ Music for Ballet prize and a 2022 International Classical Music Awards nomination for the world premiere recording of Johann Strauss II’s Waldmeister (Naxos 8.660489–90). His passion for the rediscovery and performance of long-forgotten masterpieces and the curation of world premieres has put Salvi in the spotlight around the world.

He has conducted many international orchestras and opera companies including the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Neue Preußische Philharmonie Berlin, Kosovo Philharmonic, Malmö Opera and State Opera Rousse, among many others, in a repertoire ranging from ballet to opera, operetta to musical comedies, and stage to symphonic works.

World premiere performances include Vassallo’s Edith Cavell, Adam’s Griseldis, Romberg’s The Desert Song and Strauss II’s Blindekuh, among many others. Salvi’s discography is available on Naxos.

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Dario Salvi receives the “Riccardo Drigo” Music for Ballet Prize (in Italian)