Biography

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Leonardo Franceschini (Bassano del Grappa, 1995) is a guitarist, composer, and arranger whose work stands out for its innovative fusion of contemporary jazz and classical music. After completing his studies at Accademia Doopy at the age of eighteen, he graduated with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in jazz guitar with top honors at the Conservatory of Vicenza. In 2022, he concluded a Research Master at CODARTS University of the Arts in Rotterdam, focusing on the dialogue between jazz and classical languages and developing a personal methodology for reinterpreting classical repertoire through contemporary jazz. This research led him to define his personal aesthetic as New Impressionist Jazz.

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His artistic career has seen him perform in prestigious venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam and So What’s Next in Eindhoven. Internationally, he has participated in festivals in France (Annecy), Tunisia (Tunis), and Belgium (Brussels), collaborating with prominent artists across Europe. In 2024, he released the EP Music from the Past, a project that reimagines works by composers such as Giacomo Puccini, Federico Mompou, and Olivier Messiaen through a refined blend of European jazz and post-Romantic classical music. This work, widely praised for its evocative and introspective soundscapes, is the result of years of research and intense compositional activity.

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Alongside his artistic work, Leonardo has built significant experience as an educator, teaching modern guitar, composition, and conservatory preparation courses for over ten years. He regularly leads ensemble classes and workshops, and has been invited to give masterclasses on improvisation, jazz language, and the relationship between composition and performance.

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Leonardo’s musical aesthetic is deeply rooted in the exploration of time and emotions, creating a bridge between tradition and modernity. His philosophy emphasizes music’s ability to tell timeless stories, combining the complexity of contemporary jazz with the emotional depth of classical music. Each composition is conceived as a dialogue between past and present, inviting listeners on a journey of introspection and discovery.

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