Raised in a bilingual Italo-English household, Alessandro read Italian and German at Clare College, Cambridge. He then obtained a Masters in Vocal Studies from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and has since enjoyed a successful career as a performer – singing at the Royal Opera House, the Grange Festival, the Salzburg Festival, Glyndebourne and concert venues including the Wigmore Hall, the Barbican, the Bridgewater Hall and the Concertgebouw. It is his love for languages and communication that has always given focus to his work, whether it be on the operatic or recital stage. He believes that language is flexible, personal, and never set in stone. Adding music, pitch, and drama to the mix, as well as navigating vocal “line” and technique can sometimes only make things more complicated when it comes to trying to get a linguistic or stylistic point across. He therefore relishes the opportunity and challenge to help people gain a deeper understanding of the Italian language in preparation for a performance. He is very excited to be taking on both the role of Language Coach and Assistant Director on this production, and hopes that his experience as a singer has allowed him to develop an understanding ear as well as given him an insight into translating linguistic advice into useful, practicable suggestions for performers.