About Valentina

Valentina Benvenuti began her musical journey in Pesaro, Italy, under the guidance of Maestros Ferrante Faedi and Pietro Antinori at the prestigious Rossini Conservatory. In 2016, she graduated with a Master's Degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Now based in Edmonton, Canada, Valentina is deeply involved in the local music community as the vice president of the Edmonton Classical Guitar Society. Her performances span solo engagements, chamber music, and collaborations with the cellist Kasia Saturna in duo Bellanota. Valentina's versatility as a musician is evident in her ability to play the Baroque guitar with the ensemble Nueva Convivencia. She also conducts the ECGS Adult Guitar Orchestra and the WMA Pedagogical Guitar Orchestra with Renee Perez, and she is a passionate music instructor.