Mandolinist Francesco Mammola, from Pescocostanzo (AQ), Italy, graduated with honors from the “A. Casella” Conservatory. Winner of the prestigious Claudio Abbado National Arts Award, he has performed over 600 concerts worldwide, including private performances for President Sergio Mattarella. Recognized as one of the world’s top mandolinists, he collaborates with renowned orchestras such as the Rome Opera and Lithuanian Philharmonic. He has recorded for Warner Bros., Rai, and Mediaset, with notable albums like Anema e Core. Currently, he is a professor at “A. Casella” Conservatory and Artistic Director of the Accademia Musicale dell'Alto Sangro.