Italian by origin but French by adoption, Armando GHIDONI brings together in his music the spirit of Italy and that of France. An eclectic composer, his melodies reveal the sensitivity and tradition of "bel canto". His harmonic writing evokes both French impressionism and the rhythms of jazz, giving his works a unique and very personal character. 

Many of his compositions are nowadays references, and are regularly imposed in the most important national and international competitions. Armando Ghidoni's catalogue brings together some one hundred works - a symphony, an opera, stage music, sacred music, chamber music, performed in prestigious venues all over the world: USA, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Russia, Korea, Carnegie Hall in New York, Opéra Bastille in Paris, "Semana Ghidoni" in Rio de Janeiro.... 

Programmed at the Vichy Minou and Gourmolon Opera, an opera in two acts, has been performed several times in France and abroad, notably in Vienna, Austria, in a German translation. 

In 2015, he received an award from the National Flute Association in the United States for his wind quartet "Swinging Counterpoint" (Newly Published Music Competition). This prize is in addition to those already obtained, Honourable Mentions, in previous years for his works Jazzy Flute Challenge for flute and piano (2014), Badaluk Concerto for wind quintet (2006) and Adagio for flute and harp (1996). 



The 12th European Music Competition of Picardy, dedicated to the saxophone, was dedicated to him under the name "Concours Armando Ghidoni", and a hall at the Conservatoire de musique de Lencloître (Vienne department, France) now bears his name. In November 2016, for his musical activity around the world, the Vienne department honours him: he is decorated with the department's medal following a concert entirely dedicated to him.

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