Cate Pisaroni , Director -Founder and Director of Lenny’s Studio. Creative Directror Teatro Grattacielo Co-Founder and Artistic Advisor for Liedstadt Festival in Hamburg | Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy Instructor

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Cate Pisaroni

Director -Founder and Director of Lenny’s Studio. Creative Directror Teatro Grattacielo Co-Founder and Artistic Advisor for Liedstadt Festival in Hamburg

Cate Pisaroni is a visionary Creative Director with a deep-rooted connection to classical music and a passion for reimagining how opera and the performing arts speak to contemporary audiences. As founder and principal of Lenny’s Studio, a boutique PR and digital agency specializing in classical music and opera, she has shaped the visual and narrative identity of artists, festivals, and institutions worldwide.

Her work bridges design, media, and storytelling — transforming tradition into bold, modern experiences. Cate’s approach blends aesthetic intuition with strategic insight, crafting campaigns, productions, and identities that resonate across cultures and generations.

As Creative Director, she drives cross-disciplinary collaborations that merge music, visual art, and digital media to create immersive, emotionally intelligent productions. Her leadership emphasizes inclusivity, innovation, and authenticity, championing new voices and connecting global audiences to the power of live performance.

Cate’s professional portfolio includes creative direction for international festivals and tours, album releases, rebranding initiatives for renowned artists, and digital strategy for institutions such as IDAGIO, the world’s leading classical music streaming platform. She is also Co-Artistic Director of Liedstadt, a festival dedicated to the art of song, known for its multisensory and forward-thinking programming.

Based in Vienna and working across continents, Cate leads a multilingual team of creatives united by a shared passion for music and design. Together, they redefine how the classical world communicates in the digital age.

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