Paolo Beltramini

Paolo Beltramini serves as Professor of Clarinet at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Music, within the Institute for Classical and Church Music since 2009. He concurrently holds a clarinet instructor position at G. Nicolini Conservatory in Piacenza.

His academic foundation includes graduating with top marks from G. Verdi Conservatory in Milan at age 18, followed by advanced studies at Saluzzo Academy (with T. Friedli and W. Boeykens) and Accademia Chigiana di Siena (with G. Garbarino).

As a leading classical clarinetist, Professor Beltramini specializes in historical performance practice across the clarinet repertoire. His work bridges concert performance and pedagogy, with significant focus on Mozart, Nielsen, Weber, and contemporary compositions through collaborations with ensembles like Quartetto di Fiesole and Prometheus Quartet. His research manifests through interpretive scholarship in performance rather than traditional publications.

His recognitions include:

• Honorary Diploma from Accademia Chigiana di Siena
• SIAE Scholarship (1987)

Professor Beltramini maintains an active international presence as jury member for competitions and masterclass instructor across Europe and the Americas. His professional engagements include principal clarinet positions with Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Filarmonica della Scala, and Orchestra Nazionale della Rai di Torino. Recent recording projects include Stradivarius' release of Mozart's Concerto K.622.

His institutional work centers on classical and church music traditions through the Institute for Classical and Church Music, contributing to the School of Music's performance-focused curriculum.