Fausto Quintabà

Fausto Quintabà is a Senior Lecturer and Vocal Coach at the Department of Vocal Studies at Mozarteum University since October 2015. Previously, he served as a répétiteur at the Landeskonservatorium Innsbruck since 2008. He specializes in vocal coaching, piano performance, and orchestral conducting. Quintabà holds a second diploma in piano from Mozarteum University (2007) and studied at the Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory in Palermo. His career includes international performances as a soloist and collaborator with renowned ensembles like the Austrian Ensemble for New Music and Ensemble Acrobat (of which he is artistic director).

• Education:
• Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory (Palermo), piano studies with Marcello Biondolillo
• Mozarteum University Salzburg, second diploma in piano with Claudius Tanski (2007)

His research interests focus on vocal techniques, contemporary music interpretation, and collaborative piano performance. Quintabà has recorded chamber music CDs with artists like Lito Fontana and Hans Gansch, and has performed at major festivals including the Salzburg Festival (2005-2006). He conducts the Orchestra Telfs and has collaborated with conductors such as Tito Ceccherini and David Danzmayr.

His musical activities span solo piano performances (Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich), world premieres, and interdisciplinary projects merging music with artistic innovation. Quintabà maintains an active presence in international competitions and pedagogical initiatives.