Leo Vertunni

Born in London in 1989, in a family of artists devoted to Indian culture and spirituality; therefore, has been in touch with Indian classical music since childhood. He grew up taking part in his family’s

theatre and musical productions. Later he undertook academic studies in Indology and Indian music, gaining an honours BA degree at the University of Bologna and a Master’s degree in Indian Music Performance at the SOAS University of London. He studied the technique of sitar and the practice of Indian classical improvisation from renowned masters such as Pt. Avaneendra Sheolikar, Ust. Dharambir Singh, Ust. Mehboob Nadeem and presently from Ust. Irshad Khan. As a performer Leo has been working in a number of projects (Indialucia, Jugalbandi trio, Seven Eyes, Divine Symphony Orchestra) and as a session musician for many more, touring extensively in Europe, North America, and also having performed in South America, Asia, and Africa. Leo Vertunni is a teaching fellow at the Conservatory “A. Pedrollo” of Vicenza.