Technology Investors has named Valeria Told, CEO of Fortissimo, as one of the Top 20 EdTech CEOs of 2025. Fortissimo is the largest initiative of its kind, bringing classical music into the digital age.

Bringing Classical Music to the Digital Age: How Fortissimo is Revolutionizing Music Education

Creation of Fortissimo Education

Classical music is more than just an art form - it’s a universal language that fosters connection, both within ourselves and with others. Says Valeria, “With Fortissimo, we wanted to bring the power of music beyond grand theaters into classrooms, homes, and young hearts worldwide.”

On a practical level, many primary school teachers have little formal training in music yet are tasked with teaching it. Fortissimo equips them with high-quality, time-saving resources to deliver engaging music lessons, allowing thousands of children to experience the magic, connection, and joy of classical music for the first time.

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Article: https://www.technology-innovators.com/edutech-ceos-edition-2025/
Listing: https://www.technology-innovators.com/top-20-edtech-ceos-of-2025/
Profile:  https://www.technology-innovators.com/fortissimo-education/

Valeria Told brings a wealth of experience in managing cultural institutions. For 12 years, she directed the Opera House of Bolzano and Trento, as well as Italy’s largest theatre festival at the Greek Theatre in Sicily, earning numerous awards and fostering key international collaborations.

Recognizing a gap in high-quality music education materials for teachers, she founded Fortissimo to address this need. In an interview, she speaks on an array of topics.