Appreciated for his musical insight, technical dexterity and versatility, Germano Scurti is widely regarded as one of the most pre-eminent virtuosos of the bayan, the chromatic button accordion developed in Russia in the early 20th century.

A tireless ambassador of his instrument, he has contributed to expand the bayan repertoire and its presence in the classical music world. Particularly devoted to the contemporary repertoire, he has enjoyed a close collaboration with many composers including Jonathan Harvey, Marc Monnet, Ivan Fedele, Azio Corghi, Alessandro Solbiati, Alessandro Sbordoni, Javier Torres Maldonado, Luca Mosca, Alessandro Sbordoni, Mauro Cardi, Ada Gentile, Nicola Sani, Mauro Porro, Raoul De Smet, and Bruno Strobl, premiering several works, most of which were composed especially for him.

In February 2010 he premiered "Sirius", a concerto for bayan and orchestra written for him by Alessandro Sbordoni and commissioned by the RAI National Symphony Orchestra.

Mr Scurti is in constant demand as a soloist with orchestra, recitalist and chamber musician. Recent appearances include: Festival 'Printemps des Arts de Montecarlo', Theatre La Fenice (Venice), 'Duophonie' Scène de musiques contemporaines - Paris, Festival di Nuova Consonanza - Rome, Neue Musik Konzerthaus - Klagenfurt, Stockholm New Music, Festival Scelsi - Rome, Théâtre National de Marseille, Novurgìa - Milan, ConcertenZonder Subsidie - Antwerpen, Festival 'Nuovi Spazi Musicali' - Rome, Festival De RodePomp - Gent.

He recorded for Stradivarius, Rivoalto and Aliamusica records and published a book of technical exercises for bayan.

Germano Scurti received a degree in Sociology and a Ph.D in Communication Science from Rome University 'La Sapienza'. Professor of Sociology of the Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in L'Aquila, he has published several articles and books on sociological subjects.