Antonio Carnota(II)
- Director
- Composer
- Actor
Antonio Carnota is a Singer-songwriter, composer, Pianist, actor and film producer from Spain. He is noted for his outstanding efforts in popularizing Classical music and for his unique very Spanish and elegant style of his concept called "Music and 33%".
Antonio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and grew up in Galicia, Spain. He came to the US in 2011. He now divides his time between the US and Europe.
He started his piano career at the age of 4. When he was 12 he won the Frédéric Chopin contest by performing the Waltz Op. 64 number 2. And In 2002 won the Barcelo Classical Piano Contest.
Since then (2002-2020), he has performed over 500 outstanding soloist piano concerts, another 100 with orchestra and many piano duets. His genre covers classical, movie themes, Broadway, cocktail and lounge music, gospel, American songbook standards, rock n' roll, pop, latin, tango, country western, ballroom dance, Flamenco, folk music among others. His repertoire includes more than 5000 songs, which he has memorized, and he sings in 7 languages.
He has accompanied several international artists such as Raphael, Django, Los Bravos, Ricardo Montaner, Marcos Witt and many other recognized singers and musicians around the world.
In 2003, Antonio was invited to be the orchestral director and pianist for the "Tribute to Nino Bravo, 30 years later". As a music producer, he has worked with many groups, including Pop Top and Los Bravos from Spain, achieving the fusion of flamenco sounds and pop style.
From 2008 to 2011 Antonio began his series of concerts: "Music and 33%" with a unique style where he divided his concert into three equal parts: 1. Classical Music, 2. Spanish music, 3. International music. His musical tours included: Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama, Mexico and the United States.
Over the past years (2011-2020) in Las Vegas, Antonio performed in some of the world famous casinos such as the Bellagio, The Venetian, Paris, Caesars Palace, M Hotel, and The Palazzo. He also performed at other hot spots around town, such as The Heartland Mansion, The Italian American Club and the Michael Jackson Mansion. Because of his ability to impersonate musical masters, he was the first pianist to play in the Liberace museum. Mr. Carnota was the accompanist for The Grand Opera Society in Vegas. In December 2012, at the end of his contract he was awarded by the Las Vegas Managers Association a recognition for being the longest, most successful pianist of 2012 in Las Vegas.
In 2017 he led, conducted and produced "El Show de Antonio Carnota" in Azteca TV in Las Vegas. The program included his piano playing, singing and interviewing special guest artists. It obtained the recognition as the most successful Spanish TV show of 2017 In 2018-2019 He Wrote and directed the full feature film "Finding Gardel", and other short films.
Throughout his career Antonio has been volunteering his time by singing and playing piano in churches (in Europe and America) and also doing concerts to benefit families with children with special needs (autistic, down 's syndrome). In 2017 he created Real River Entertainment, a non-profit with the mission to be able to improve the quality of life of more people around the globe through Music, Arts and films.
As an orchestra director, Antonio has been conducting Gospel Music with his Flamenco and Classical Style. As a composer he has authored over 100 original songs. In 2019 he received the recognition of "Ambassador For Peace" for his humanitarian work in the Korean community.
Mr. Carnota is most noted for his elegant stage presence, wonderfully unique personality, quick wit, sense of humor, charisma, endearing charm, and lively interaction with the audience, leaving lasting and cherished impressions.
Antonio's discography includes 7 CDs of piano and/or voice. In 2020, he recorded his latest Album "Vivo Libre", an 11 original songs CD with his unique Flamenco and Romantic Style.
Presently (2020-2021) he is living and working between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capitals of the world, where he is currently (July 2020) working on a new tribute show. Mr. Carnota's mission in life is to share the beauty of music while spreading love, joy and peace throughout the world.
Since then (2002-2020), he has performed over 500 outstanding soloist piano concerts, another 100 with orchestra and many piano duets. His genre covers classical, movie themes, Broadway, cocktail and lounge music, gospel, American songbook standards, rock n' roll, pop, latin, tango, country western, ballroom dance, Flamenco, folk music among others. His repertoire includes more than 5000 songs, which he has memorized, and he sings in 7 languages.
He has accompanied several international artists such as Raphael, Django, Los Bravos, Ricardo Montaner, Marcos Witt and many other recognized singers and musicians around the world.
In 2003, Antonio was invited to be the orchestral director and pianist for the "Tribute to Nino Bravo, 30 years later". As a music producer, he has worked with many groups, including Pop Top and Los Bravos from Spain, achieving the fusion of flamenco sounds and pop style.
From 2008 to 2011 Antonio began his series of concerts: "Music and 33%" with a unique style where he divided his concert into three equal parts: 1. Classical Music, 2. Spanish music, 3. International music. His musical tours included: Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama, Mexico and the United States.
Over the past years (2011-2020) in Las Vegas, Antonio performed in some of the world famous casinos such as the Bellagio, The Venetian, Paris, Caesars Palace, M Hotel, and The Palazzo. He also performed at other hot spots around town, such as The Heartland Mansion, The Italian American Club and the Michael Jackson Mansion. Because of his ability to impersonate musical masters, he was the first pianist to play in the Liberace museum. Mr. Carnota was the accompanist for The Grand Opera Society in Vegas. In December 2012, at the end of his contract he was awarded by the Las Vegas Managers Association a recognition for being the longest, most successful pianist of 2012 in Las Vegas.
In 2017 he led, conducted and produced "El Show de Antonio Carnota" in Azteca TV in Las Vegas. The program included his piano playing, singing and interviewing special guest artists. It obtained the recognition as the most successful Spanish TV show of 2017 In 2018-2019 He Wrote and directed the full feature film "Finding Gardel", and other short films.
Throughout his career Antonio has been volunteering his time by singing and playing piano in churches (in Europe and America) and also doing concerts to benefit families with children with special needs (autistic, down 's syndrome). In 2017 he created Real River Entertainment, a non-profit with the mission to be able to improve the quality of life of more people around the globe through Music, Arts and films.
As an orchestra director, Antonio has been conducting Gospel Music with his Flamenco and Classical Style. As a composer he has authored over 100 original songs. In 2019 he received the recognition of "Ambassador For Peace" for his humanitarian work in the Korean community.
Mr. Carnota is most noted for his elegant stage presence, wonderfully unique personality, quick wit, sense of humor, charisma, endearing charm, and lively interaction with the audience, leaving lasting and cherished impressions.
Antonio's discography includes 7 CDs of piano and/or voice. In 2020, he recorded his latest Album "Vivo Libre", an 11 original songs CD with his unique Flamenco and Romantic Style.
Presently (2020-2021) he is living and working between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capitals of the world, where he is currently (July 2020) working on a new tribute show. Mr. Carnota's mission in life is to share the beauty of music while spreading love, joy and peace throughout the world.