Manolo Cagnin

                                                                                           Conductor of the Vienna Boys Choir

Born in Treviso, Italy, Manolo Cagnin embraced music early in life, studying violin as a child. In later work at the Conservatory of Venice and in Milan, he pursued choral conducting and composition, completing his studies under Kurt Masur and Fabio Luisi in Leipzig. In 2008, Mr. Cagnin was named conductor of one of the four touring choirs of the Vienna Boys Choir. He prepares the boys for masses with the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle, for appearances with the Vienna State Opera, for sound and video recordings, and for concerts both in Vienna and abroad. Mr. Cagnin enjoys working with the boys, “They possess character and spirit. This is reflected in the way they make music. The children learn from me, and I learn from them.” The repertoire is chosen to match the boys' voices and personalities. The spirited choirmaster enjoys touring, and has traveled with the choir to Vietnam, China, Singapore, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America.