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