Born in Trento in 1957, Fabio Vettori is an Italian illustrator best known for creating the world of the “Ants” — tiny characters that populate detailed landscapes and scenes from everyday life. His artistic journey began in the 1970s, when the ants first appeared in his drawings. Over the years, Vettori turned this idea into a successful editorial project, featuring exhibitions, publications, and a wide range of merchandise. He has collaborated with various companies and institutions, and his ants have become an iconic symbol of contemporary Italian illustration.

I Virtuosi Italiani is one of the most active and renowned ensembles on the international music scene. Founded in 1989, they regularly perform in major theaters and festivals worldwide and are known for their artistic quality, innovative programming, and exploration of diverse musical languages.

They have collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Teatro alla Scala, La Fenice, Santa Cecilia, the Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Konzerthaus Wien, and Seoul Arts Center, among many others. Since 2011, they have been the resident ensemble at Venice’s Church of La Pietà, historically linked to Antonio Vivaldi.

Their vast discography includes over 100 CDs and collaborations with Deutsche Grammophon, Warner Classics, and CPO. They were awarded the Diapason d’Or de l’Année 2021 and received an Opus Klassik nomination in 2019.

Their repertoire ranges from historically informed performances on period instruments to crossover projects with artists such as Chick Corea, Paolo Fresu, Ludovico Einaudi, Uri Caine, and Goran Bregovic—bridging classical and contemporary soundscapes.

As Enrico Girardi wrote in Corriere della Sera:

“I Virtuosi Italiani are an outstanding ensemble, performing with stylistic awareness, energy, and brilliance across baroque, classical, and contemporary repertoires.”

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