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Piano technology
Donato Celentano is an accomplished piano technician dedicated to the art of piano maintenance, tuning, and restoration. He currently serves as a technician at the prestigious Peabody Institute, where he maintains and prepares instruments for students, faculty, and visiting artists.
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Donato is also part of the expert team at PianoCraft, an esteemed piano rebuilding company whose handcrafted instruments have been featured at world-renowned venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. He specializes in tuning, regulation, and rebuilding, combining technical precision with a deep respect for the artistry and craftsmanship of each instrument.
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He received his piano technician training under Renee Kelsey and John Kopako, distinguished professionals who have serviced performance spaces including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Opera.
Pedagogy
At our studio, we believe that healthy, sustainable singing begins with a deep understanding of how the body works. Drawing on extensive knowledge of vocal anatomy and speech pathology disorders, we help each student discover their most natural and efficient sound through awareness, balance, and functional coordination.
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We integrate principles of the Alexander Technique to promote ease, alignment, and freedom in movement and breath. Our teaching emphasizes mindfulness, body awareness, and the release of unnecessary tension—allowing singers to access their authentic voices and achieve technical mastery without strain.
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In addition to technical and physical awareness, we seek to merge voice performance with acting, guiding singers to connect deeply with their material and communicate with honesty and intention. Drawing on the Stanislavski Method, Method Acting, the Meisner Technique, and the Chekhov Technique, we strive to fully immerse each performer in their character and story—because a truly compelling performance is more than just sounding beautiful; it’s about living the music.
Performance
Baritone Donato Celentano is a versatile and passionate performer and educator whose rich musicality spans opera, oratorio, art song, musical theatre, jazz, and blues. He has performed as a featured soloist with the Vienna Boys Choir in Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Requiem, and his versatility extends to Contemporary Commercial Music, having sung as a backup vocalist for Barry Manilow and Queen Latifah.
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Based in Baltimore, he maintains an active performance career and is a dedicated advocate for community outreach, sharing music through the Matheny Project with adults with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. Donato earned his Bachelor of Music from the Boston Conservatory and his Master of Music from the Peabody Institute. His most recent endeavor includes the professional recording of acclaimed composer Marie Herrington’s new piece, All That We Love Deeply Becomes Part of Us.”