Marc-César Scotto

Marc-César Scotto was a conductor and prolific composer from Monaco. He was the first rehearsal pianist at the Monte Carlo Theatre (1921). In 1929, he became prime conductor, and was chosen by Serge Diaghilev to direct his ballets. Scotto held the position as Director of the Academy of Music in Monaco from 1941 to his death. In this capacity, he reformed the musical education at the Ecole Supérieure Municipale de Musique, later called Prince Rainier III Academy of Music of Monaco. As a composer he wrote numerous operas and ballets. He participated in the Art Competitions in three Olympics – 1928, 1932 and 1936.