Love It Local is delighted to welcome Italian classical guitarist Antonino Ielo for a special performance of Apatride: An Armenian in Paris by Laurent Boutros — an evocative evening of expressive guitar music inspired by Armenian, Eastern and Mediterranean traditions.
Saturday 7th August 2027 • Doors open 6:30 PM • Concert starts 7:30 PM.
“Guitarist Antonino Ielo plays expressively, with excellent balance, clear articulation, and clean ornaments.” American Record Guide
About Antonino Ielo
Born in Reggio Calabria and now based in Tuscany, Antonino Ielo began playing guitar at 13 before going on to study classical guitar at conservatoires in Italy and Monaco. He earned his Diploma and Master’s Degree in Musical Performance with top marks and has trained with leading international guitarists including Alberto Ponce, Oscar Ghiglia, Lorenzo Micheli and Giampaolo Bandini.
Ielo has performed extensively as a soloist and ensemble musician, including with Ensemble Macramè, Le Chitarre di CesAre and the Aneis Guitar Duo, with whom he won first prize in the 2015 Davide Lufrano Chavez chamber music competition.
His recordings for Da Vinci Publishing include Camelia Blanca with the Aneis Guitar Duo, his 2021 solo album of works by Roussel, Ibert, Malipiero, Turina, Poulenc, Respighi and De Falla, and his latest release, Apatride, An Armenian in Paris (2025), featuring music by Laurent Boutros. Alongside performing, he teaches guitar at institutions in Prato and Siena.
