Born in 1999, Mattia Geracitano began to play the cello at the age of 10. He soon distinguishes himself in various national and international contests, in which he always classifies in the first three places. From his high school period, he is part of a number of both chamber and orchestral projects, even as a soloist. Mattia frequented masterclasses with world-wide famous cellists like Gabriele Geminiani, Giovanni Gnocchi, Brannon Cho, Thomas Demenga and Francesco Dillon. He graduated with 100 cum laude at the “Chris Cappell College” music high school under the teachings of M° Elisabetta Cagni, and he studied with M° Paolo Andriotti at the “Sherazade” music Academy in Rome. In 2021 he graduated with 110 cum laude and honorable mention in the first level degree at “Ottorino Respighi” conservatorium in Latina. Mattia is currently studying with M° Michele Chiapperino at “Ottorino Respighi” conservatorium in Latina, M° Alessio Pianelli at “Avos” academy in Rome and M° Francesco Dillon and M° Paolo Bonomini at Fiesole’s music school. From 2021 he teaches at “Avos” academy’s base courses in Rome.