1.Short Biography
Name: Michele Viviani
Place of Birth: Portomaggiore (FE), Italy
Residence: Bologna, Italy
Education: Classical guitar, modern vocal technique, Gregorian chant, composition
Main Activities: Vocal teacher, singer, composer
Musical Genres: Singer-songwriter, contemporary music, rock
Career Start: 2013 (teaching) / 2017 (solo discographic projects)
2.Extended Biography
Michele Viviani is a singer, instrumentalist, composer, and vocal teacher based in Bologna, Italy, born in Portomaggiore (FE). His artistic journey weaves together vocal research, teaching, and musical experimentation.
2.1 Education
Michele’s interdisciplinary training blends classical studies, modern vocal techniques, and embodied practices that have shaped his artistic identity:
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He studied classical guitar with Maestro Paolo Ingrosso, who also introduced him to harmony.
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He explored Gregorian chant with Maestro Federica di Leonardo and, at AERCO, with Maestro Luca Buzzavi, engaging with one of the oldest vocal traditions.
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He worked on modern vocal technique with multiple teachers while also exploring body-based and expressive practices such as contemporary dance and theater, which enriched his approach to performance and audience engagement.
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Among his most formative experiences was singing as a chorister in the Coro Euridice, directed by Maestro Pier Paolo Scattolin.
2.2 Teaching
Since 2013, Michele has taught singing privately. He worked as a vocal and ensemble music teacher at the Scuola di Musica Chiavi d’Ascolto in Bologna until 2019. He also led introductory vocal workshops for the Corale Polifonica Santa Rita and vocal technique labs for dancers at Selene Centro Studi. This teaching experience shaped his belief in music as a tool for awareness and personal growth.
2.3 Discographic Production
Michele’s artistic output is diverse, spanning singer-songwriter music, contemporary music, and rock.
2.3.1 Projects Inspired by Gregorian Chant: Between Contemporary Music and Rock
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“Victimae” (2024):
A collection of five compositions for voices and percussion based on the Gregorian sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes, reimagined through a contemporary lens. The compositions draw inspiration from composers like Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, and Meredith Monk, creating a hypnotic and meditative atmosphere. -
“Dorian” (2026):
An album that expands on the same inspiration, enriching the sonic palette with guitars, synthesizers, effects, and psychedelic atmospheres. The style blends elements of progressive rock and electronic music.
2.3.2 The “Chamber Music” Project: From James Joyce’s Book
An ongoing project in collaboration with writer and translator Enrico Terrinoni, dedicated to setting James Joyce’s poetry to music. Two releases have been published so far, both under revision:
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“SognoCapelliAcqua - Chamber Music vol.1” (2022);
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“Five Songs by John Dowland - Chamber Music vol.2” (2023).
The project was premiered in Imola in May 2023, in collaboration with writer Andrea Pagani.
2.3.3 Other Works
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“E La Nave Va” (2019):
A singer-songwriter album that reflects Michele’s interest in folk music and linguistic research. -
“Momenti” (2017):
An early work of vocal and compositional experimentation.
2.3.4 Choral Collaboration
Between 2016 and 2022, Michele was a member of the Coro Euridice, directed by Pier Paolo Scattolin. With the choir, he recorded:
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“Suoni e Rime Sparse” (CD, Tactus, 2021);
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“Un altro Orfeo” (DVD, 2019);
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“Trenodia” (CD, Tactus, 2018).
2.4 Academic and Professional Background
Before dedicating himself fully to music, Michele pursued an academic and professional path in a different field:
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He graduated in Political Economy from Bocconi University in Milan, summa cum laude;
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He earned a PhD in Law and Economics from the University of Bologna;
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He worked as a business consultant for non-profit organizations and cooperatives, developing skills in promotion and relationship-building that he now applies to his artistic work.
2.6 Artistic Philosophy
For Michele Viviani:
“Music is a channel of connection between our human experience and the living whole: an expression of the strength and balance of the natural world of which we are part.” The goal of his artistic production is to create an immersive experience for the listener, evoking deep emotions and personal reflections.
3.Discography
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Dorian 2026: Presentation + Bandcamp, Youtube, Spotify
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Victimae 2024: Presentation + Bandcamp, Youtube, Spotify, Dettaglio tecniche di composizione
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Chamber Music 2022/2023: Presentatation + Bandacamp, Intervista ad Enrico Terrinoni
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E La Nave Va 2019: Presentation + Bandcamp, Youtube, Spotify
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Momenti 2017: Presentation + Bandcamp, Note sui Brani
con il Coro Euridice
4.Multimedia Materials
5.Contacts
Name: Michele Viviani
Email: micheleviviani@autoproduzioni.net
Phone: +39-3398691776
Social Media: FB,INSTAGRAM, Tik Tok, Spotify, Bandcamp, Youtube