Aniello Desiderio, who was born in Naples, is an Italian virtuoso classical guitarist and teacher, as well as professor at the Conservatorio Di Musica S. Giacomantonio in Cosenza. He is known for his intricate touch, speed and precision on the instrument, delivering acrobatic arpeggios and scales of extraordinary brilliance, which has led to comparisons with Paganini. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of Paganini, Scarlatti, Carulli, and lesser known Italian composers on a world scale.