Aniello Desiderio is an Italian classical guitarist and teacher, known for his intricate touch, speed, and precision on the instrument. He has been compared to Paganini and is particularly renowned for his interpretations of lesser-known Italian composers. Desiderio comes from a family of musicians, started performing in public locally at the age of eight, and graduated from the Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi in Alessandria. He has performed globally and has been invited to many festivals, including Musikfest Bremen and the Scarlatti Festival. Desiderio has formed several groups such as Napoletanissimo and Quartetto Furioso.