Alberto Navarra is one of the most promising flautists of his generation, celebrated for his artistry, technical brilliance, and magnetic stage presence. With a string of prestigious awards, performances on some of the european’s most renowned stages, and recognition as one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars for 2024, Alberto has firmly established himself as a rising star in the classical music scene. In 2022, Alberto achieved a career-defining milestone by winning 1st Prize at the Carl Nielsen International Flute Competition in Odense, Denmark—a triumph that solidified his reputation as a world-class talent. This victory followed his earlier successes at the Severino Gazzelloni International Flute Competition (2021) and the Dorel Baicu International Competition (2020), showcasing his consistent excellence and dedication to his craft. The same year, Alberto’s artistry earned him a coveted spot in the Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker, where he studied and performed alongside legendary flutist Emmanuel Pahud and other luminaries of the orchestra. As part of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Alberto graced iconic stages at the Salzburg Festspiele, Lucerne Festival, BBC Proms, Baden Baden Festspiele and more, under the baton of maestros like Kirill Petrenko, Ivan Fischer, and Christian Thielemann. Alberto’s solo career soared with performances alongside orchestras such as the Aarhus Symfoniorkester and Odense Symfoniorkester, as well as engagements with the Tampere Filharmonia and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. As a principal flutist, he collaborated with esteemed ensembles like the Orchestra del Teatro "La Fenice" in Venice, La Filarmonica di Milano, Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona, and the KonzerthausBerlin among others. A passionate chamber musician, Alberto regularly performs at festivals across Europe, including Davos and Aix-en-Provence,bringing his unique voice and interpretative depth to a wide range of repertoire. His artistry has also been recognized through his selection as a Classeek Ambassador by Emmanuel Pahud, which led to solo and chamber recitals in Switzerland. Born in Mondovì, Italy, Alberto’s musical journey began at the Conservatorio di Musica Ghedini in Cuneo, followed by advanced studies with masters like Andrea Oliva and Jacques Zoon at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid. In 2023, Alberto was appointed Solo Flutist (2nd/3rd Flute) with the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, further cementing his place among the elite of the classical music world. Following his Nielsen Competition victory, Alberto recorded his debut solo album with the Odense Symfoniorkester for the acclaimed British label Orchid Classics, a testament to his artistry and vision. Named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars for 2024, Alberto Navarra is a name to watch in the classical music world. With his talent, boundless passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence, he is not just a musician—he is a storyteller, an innovator, and a force to be reckoned with.