Paolo Giacometti performs all over the world as a soloist and as a chamber musician, both on period and on modern instruments.

He was born in Milan, Italy, but has been living in the Netherlands from his early childhood. He studied with Jan Wijn at the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam, where he graduated with the highest distinction. Also Gyorgy Sebök was an important source of inspiration and had a significant influence on his musical education.
Among Paolo Giacometti’s chamber music recordings, his recordings with cellist Pieter Wispelwey have been awarded many prizes like the Choc du Monde de la Musique, Luister 10 awards and the Diapason d'or. Also together with Pieter Wispelwey, Paolo Giacometti has been awarded the German Brahms Prize 2019.