About the Performers with St. Mark's

From left to right:
Franco Rossi, baritone, was born in Florence, where he started his studies with Rinaldo Rola. He debuted in 1994 in the musical Il Giardono delle Muse at the Teatro Verdi and the Teatro Puccini in Florence. He has performed all over Italy and abroad.
Claudia Ciabattini, soprano, studied at the Conservatory R. Franci in Siena with Anastasia Tomaszewska and did additional studies at the Accademia Internazionale di Musica. She debuted in Bastien e Bastienne by Mozart.
Franz Moser, pianist, was born to Austrian parents and studied piano for years. He also completed a law degree and began organizing concerts in Vienna in 1985. He has performed in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Ireland and the U.S.

During the month, Franco became ill and could not sing for a few performances. He was replaced by Maurizio Marchini, tenor, pictured below, second from left.  He received his Art Diploma at the University in Urbino and studied singing at the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence. He continues to sing at the Opera House in Florence.