Uto Ughi

Maestro
Uto Ughi
Knight Grand Cross OMRI
Uto Ughi in 1970
Uto Ughi in 1970
Background information
Birth nameBruto Diodato Emilio Ughi
Born (1944-01-21) January 21, 1944 (age 80)
Busto Arsizio, Italy
GenresClassical
OccupationViolinist
InstrumentViolin
Years active1951–present
LabelsRCA Records
Websitewww.utoughi.com

Bruto Diodato "Uto" Ughi Knight Grand Cross OMRI (Italian: [ˈuːto ˈuːɡi]; born 21 January 1944) is an Italian violinist and conductor. He was the music director of the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia between 1987 and 1992. He is considered one of Italy's greatest living violinists and is also active in the promotion of classical music in today's culture.[1]

  1. ^ "New York Magazine". 1985-10-21. p. 50. Retrieved 2016-04-05.