Maria Giallombardo holds a degree in piano performance from the Conservatorio di Firenze, as well as a Master’s Degree from the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Since graduating she has been rehearsal accompanist at Teatro alla Scala, Accademia Teatro alla Scala, clavier accompanist for Festival dell’Emilia Romagna, rehearsal pianist and prompter for Canto Bayreuth Festival, Livorno Music Festival, Opera Pienza, Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Firenze. Since 2012 Maestro Giallombardo has been accompanist at the Teatro La Fenice of Venice.