Awards

2006: Premio Galileo Award for exceptional musical achievement
2008: Artistic Achievement Award from the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition
2009: Spirit of Hope Award from the Childhelp Foundation for his acclaimed work with young musicians
2011: Co-recipient of the Lupa di Roma Award bestowed upon him and his family by the Roman City Council
2014: Recipient of the Premio Civitas in Naples, Italy
2022: Awardee of Italy's Assoutenti 40th Anniversary Awards for his dedication to the development of orchestral music as a cross-cultural tool for the promotion of peace, unity, and communication between nations
2023: Recipient of the Ordine della Stella D'Italia distinction conferred by the President of the Italian Republic on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for contributing to the worldwide development of classical music education and performance.