Andrea Griminelli

The Profile

Andrea Griminelli is an Italian flautist acclaimed in classical music and known for crossover collaborations. Introduced to vast audiences by Luciano Pavarotti, he has performed internationally since the 1980s.

Italian classical flautist active since the 1980s; introduced to broad audiences by Luciano Pavarotti; performed with Pavarotti at London’s Hyde Park (1990) and New York’s Central Park (1993); collaborations include Sting, Elton John, James Taylor and Branford Marsalis; Vibrations features arrangements by Valerio Semplici.

One glowing review celebrates Andrea Griminelli’s flute-led album Vibrations as serene and immersive, highlighting nature sounds and Valerio Semplici’s arrangements. It namechecks tracks like “Sea of milk,” “Sahara,” “Near and far,” and “Blue light.” Publicly known highlights include his Pavarotti introductions and high-profile collaborations.