Choirmaster Manolo Cagnin
Born in Treviso, Italy, Maolo Cagnin developed an interest in music early in life. As a child, he studied violin and violin
at the Conservatory of Venice, then later pursued choral music, conducting and composition in Venice and Milan. He completed
his studies in Leipzig under Kurt Masur and Fabio Luisi. In Leipzig, Mr. Cagnin served as assistant to the Thomanerchor’s
artistic director, Georg Christoph Biller. He was music director of the Gewandhaus Orchestra’s 2007 production of “La Tragédie
de Carmen”.
In 2008, Mr. Cagnin was named conductor of one of the four touring choirs of the Vienna Boys Choir. He prepares the boys for
masses with the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle and for appearances with the Vienna State Opera; for sound and video recordings, and
for concerts both in Vienna and abroad.
Mr. Cagnin feels it is especially important to communicate with the audience, “Music is a gift: As musicians, we have the
obligation to share that gift with our audience.” Mr. Cagnin enjoys working with the boys, “They possess character and spirit.
This is reflected in the way they make music. The children learn from me, and I learn from them.” The repertoire is chosen
to match the boys' voices and personalities.
The spirited choirmaster enjoys touring, and has travelled with the Choir to Vietnam, China, Singapore, Ireland, Italy, Spain,
Germany, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America.