Federico lives between Berlin and Palermo, where he works as a violin maker. Alongside his profession, he pursues a lifelong passion: the violin, which he cultivates as an amateur violinist with enthusiasm and dedication. With Sicily Music Holidays, he has combined his three great passions: music, good food, and his homeland, Sicily. Together with Cristina, he coordinates the festival, carefully selecting destinations, excursions, concert programs, and every detail of the experience. But his true strength is the cuisine: as a lover (and critic!) of good food, he personally oversees the menus and ingredients at all the restaurants, transforming every meal into a special memory. With Federico, Sicily is a complete experience. His goal is to help you experience it not as mere tourists, but as true locals.

Cristina is the true backbone of this project. A top-notch professional violinist, tireless coordinator, and talented mentor, she instills confidence and joy in anyone who works with her. She's our guests' favorite point of contact due to her efficiency and discretion in every situation. Always with a smile on her face, she effortlessly leads rehearsals as well as individual practice of the most complex passages. She's always confident, attentive to detail, and never has a problem. Despite her young age, she already boasts extensive experience in Europe's top-level musical institutions. A true professional, but a vacationer at heart, she makes it a pleasure to attend a rehearsal or enjoy an excursion with her. Nothing escapes her watchful eye, both in everyday life and during events: in particular, she oversees meals, ensuring everyone gets what they need and avoiding any issues related to food intolerances or preferences.

Sebastián is an extraordinary musical and human resource. Part of our team as a conductor, he brings with him the experience gained daily with top-level professional orchestras. His true quality is his ability to effortlessly lead an ensemble composed entirely of amateur musicians. Maintaining enthusiasm, cohesion, and precision in a group of this kind is no given, and we can assure you that Sebastián is truly one of the best at this. In many amateur music settings, conductors and mentors tend to treat the group superficially because they don't truly believe in the musicians' abilities. This is frustrating, and the performances often sound banal and lacking in detail. With Sebastián, however, there is no difference between professionals and amateurs: he demands the best results and knows how to achieve them with any ensemble. He is not just a conductor, but a true member of the group: friendly, cheerful, and capable of saying the right thing at the right time. Our guests describe him as "the self-esteem boost they've always needed." With Sebastián, every rehearsal is engaging, an opportunity to grow and gain awareness of the program and your instrument. The results are visible not only in the performances, but above all in the people, who return home after each edition with renewed energy and motivation. In addition to being a talented conductor, Sebastián is also a top-notch multi-instrumentalist: this versatility, combined with his experience, allows him to give everyone the right advice, instantly transforming the outcome of a performance.

Costante is the creative eye behind the camera. He's part of our team as a Content Creator, and he's the one who makes you feel at Sicily Music Holidays wherever you are. His extensive experience and rare talent for capturing the most beautiful moments without ever being intrusive make him unique: discreet, attentive, always there at the right moment. His work can be admired in the videos on our YouTube channel and in the photos on our social media profiles, where every image tells the story of the joy, music, and beauty of the moments spent together. Beloved by our guests for his charming personality and extraordinary ability to put everyone at ease, even in front of the camera, Costante is a key member of our team. Sicily Music Holidays wouldn't be the same without him, and for that we are sincerely grateful.