Marc-César Scotto

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarius César Adolphe "Marc-César"•Scotto
Used nameMarc-César•Scotto
Born25 February 1888 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (FRA)
Died6 February 1960 in Monaco, Monaco (MON)
NOC Monaco

Biography

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.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Art Competitions MON Marc-César Scotto
Music, Compositions For Orchestra, Open (Olympic) AC
1932 Summer Olympics Art Competitions MON Marc-César Scotto
Music, Open (Olympic) AC
1936 Summer Olympics Art Competitions MON Marc-César Scotto
Music, Compositions For Orchestra, Open (Olympic) AC