Davide Benigno was born in Messina on May 22, 1989.
He began his musical studies at a very young age in the “S. M. Assunta” Choir of the Cathedral of Messina under the guidance of M° L. Lazzaro from 1999 to 2010, immediately serving as a soloist.
From 2006 to 2008, he was part of the “Maurolico-Seguenza” school choir under the guidance of M° Giovanni Mirabile, participating in the “National Festival of School Choirs – Ercolano in…Canto,” where the choir won first place.
He graduated in singing in 2014 from the “Arcangelo Corelli” Conservatory of Messina with top marks, studying under M° Alessandra Mantovani.
In 2011, he attended a masterclass organized by the Centro Lirico di Catania with M° Alessandra Mantovani, held in Capo d’Orlando (ME).
He performs as a soloist in the province of Messina, participating as a guest in various events such as “I Colori della Sicilia” in 2010 in Messina, “Note in Riva al Mare” with the association “Vissi d’Arte” in 2013 in Villafranca Tirrena, and “Arte In Centro – 2013” in Messina.
In May and December 2014, he held two concerts at the “Circolo Socio-Culturale Ignazio-Silone” in Messina.
In August 2014, he performed a concert as part of the “Armonie dello Spirito” festival, held in the cloisters of the Archbishop’s Palace of Messina.
From July to October 2015, he engaged in an intense concert activity at the Teatro S. Giorgio in Taormina, as part of the “Italian Opera Taormina” concert season with the Cultural Association “Italian Opera Live.”
From November 2015 to June 2016, he directed the “S. Domenico Savio” school choir.
In January 2016, he performed in the “Belcanto di Natale” concert within the “Armonie dello Spirito” festival, held at the S. Maria Chapel in the Archbishop’s Palace of Messina. He also took part in the “9th Concerto per Leo for Nigeria” at the Church of S. Caterina Valverde in Messina.
In June and July 2016, he participated in various performances with the “Ritmo Live” Rhythmic Orchestra and Body Percussion of Messina.
In June 2016, he was a guest at the end-of-year concert of the “Ars Nova Messina” Association.
In August 2016, he performed a concert in collaboration with the Philharmonic Academy of Messina at the Messina Correctional Facility.
In December 2016, he held the concert “La Musica che Vola in Cielo” with the association Piccolo Pick – Saverio Coluccio Onlus and in collaboration with the Centro Lirico di Catania at Teatro Nino Martoglio in Belpasso.
In December 2016, he participated in the Grand Opera Gala with the Cultural Association “Italian Opera Live” at the Teatro Trifiletti in Milazzo.
In January 2017, he participated in the New Year’s Concert with the Cultural Association “Italian Opera Live” at Teatro V. Colonna in Vittoria.
In January 2017, he also performed as a soloist in the “Te Deum” concert of the Philharmonic Academy of Messina at Auditorium S. Vito in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto – Messina and at the Cathedral Basilica of Messina.
In March 2017, he held the “Grand Opera Gala – Opera, Operetta, and Neapolitan Song” concert organized by Milazzo Classica at the Teatro Trifiletti in Milazzo.
He was also reconfirmed for the intense concert activity of the “Italian Opera Taormina” concert season at the Teatro S. Giorgio in Taormina with the Cultural Association “Italian Opera Live.”
In July 2017, he performed a concert within the “Aperitivi Classici – II Edition” festival organized by the “Attendiamoci Onlus” Association at the Casa dei Giovani “Peppe Condello” in Reggio Calabria and the “Banda all’Opera” concert with the “V. Bellini” Band at the Palazzo della Cultura in S. Teresa di Riva.
In July 2017, he also participated in a concert with the “Ritmo Live” Rhythmic Orchestra and Body Percussion of Messina at the “G. Pascoli” School in Messina.
In September 2017, he performed the “From Vivaldi to Mascagni” concert with mezzo-soprano Laura Brioli for the “Taormina International Music Festival.”
In November 2017, he performed the “Grand Opera Gala” at Teatro Vittorio Currò in Ragusa.
In December 2017, he collaborated with the “F. Cilea” Lyric Choir in Rossini’s Stabat Mater at Teatro Tonnara in Amantea.
He also participated in the Grand Opera Gala at Teatro “Don Bosco” in Ragusa as part of the concert season organized by the “Associazione Musicale Melodica” in collaboration with the Region of Sicily.
In January 2018, he participated in the “Three Tenors” concert of the 2018 Milazzo Classica season at Teatro Trifiletti in Milazzo.
In February 2018, he entered the Belcanto Academy – Opera Studio, an International Academy of Advanced Training for Opera Singers in Levico Terme, studying under M° F. Micarelli and M° M. Lambertini, obtaining both the Attendance Diploma and the Merit Diploma with Distinction.
In June 2018, he performed a Gala Concert for the 72nd Anniversary of the Italian Republic at Teatro Vittorio Emanuele in Messina, organized by the Prefecture of Messina.
In October 2018, he performed a concert at the Oncology Department of Papardo Hospital – Messina for the inauguration ceremony of a piano donated by the ASSO association, organized by the Sicilian Oncological Support Association and sponsored by the Philharmonic Academy of Messina.
In January 2019, he was selected for the role of Calaf in Puccini’s Turandot for the “Europa In…Canto” project, for an Italian and international tour.
In June and July 2019, he performed as Altoum and the Prince of Persia in Turandot at the Marasá Temple in Locri (RC) and the Teatro dei Ruderi in Cirella (CS), organized by the “Calabriae Opera Music Festival.”
In September 2019, he debuted as Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Bohème during the XIX Edition of the “Homage to Maria Callas” festival in Sirmione.
Graduated from the “G. Seguenza” Scientific High School in Messina, he is currently a student in the Mathematics Degree Course at the University of Messina. Occasionally, he also works as an actor, attending various acting courses and theater seminars.
