graduated in 1982 from the “Luigi Cherubini” Conservatory of Florence after studying with Sergio Giambi. He later attended courses and master classes with important soloists such as Mario Ancillotti, Aurèle Nicolet, Maxence Larrieu, Emmanuel Pahud and James Galway. A turning point in his education was the meeting with Raymond Guiot at the Italian Flute Academy in Rome, from which he graduated upon completion of a three-year program. He also attended two seminars on the interpretation of Bach and Telemann held by Barthold Kuijken. In 1986, Nicola Mazzanti earned a degree with full marks from D.A.M.S. ( University of Arts and Music) with a thesis in Music History. Nicola Mazzanti has been the piccolo flute soloist in the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra since 1998. In previous years, he played in many important national orchestras: RAI in Milan, ATER in Parma, ADIMOS in Florence, Orchestra Internazionale d’Italia. In 1999, he was invited by Claudio Abbado to play as solo piccolo flute with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. In 2002 he was asked to audition for “solo piccolo flute” in the Berliner Philharmoniker. Since 1982, he has taught at the “G.Verdi” music school in Prato. Between 1995 and 2001, he also taught at the “Teodulo Mabellini” school of Pistoia. He also contributes regularly to “Syrinx”, the Italian Flute Academy’s quarterly magazine, with a column on the piccolo flute, its technique and repertoire.