A Riverdalian by choice, Maestro Michael Recchiuti has been a relevant "voice of reason" in the classical music world, bringing a much needed and sought after recording of Stefano Donaudy's music. An ardent admirer of Giuseppe Verdi, Recchiuti was the ideal Maestro to interview in the year of Verdi's 200th anniversary.

L'IDEA: Maestro Recchiuti, you have been Artistic Director of the American Opera Theater, Music Director of the Opera Ensemble of New York, founding Principal Conductor of the New Jersey Opera Theater, conductor of the Budapest Philarmonic and assistant conductor at Venice's Teatro La Fenice, amongst the many other titles you have held, as a conductor, music director or artistic director. You are also an accompanist and a piano performer, besides a recording artist. Which activity would you say it's most rewarding and which one the most demanding for you?

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Source: L'Idea Magazine