born in Padova, Italy, embarked on his clarinet journey under the guidance of Stefano Righetto at the Conservatorio of Padova “Cesare Pollini.” He completed his studies under the mentorship of Luca Lucchetta in 2017. In 2018, he pursued his Masters in Historical Clarinet at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, studying with Eric Hoeprich. Elia successfully graduated in 2020, showcasing his talent through performances of Schubert’s renowned “Great” and “Unfinished” symphonies with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth-Century under the baton of Sir Roger Norrington. In 2020, Elia was selected to join the Accademy of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in London, led by Margaret Faultless. His musical journey also led him to become the principal clarinetist and deputy of the Hamroniemusik of Das Neue Mannheimer Orchester in 2019.

Notably, Elia made a mark in the recording industry, contributing to the premiere recording of the aria “Queste selve già d’amore” from J.C. Bach's opera Amor Vincitore, released by Etcetera Records in the album Army of General vol.1 in 2020. His talent continued to shine, leading to his official membership in the esteemed Orchestra of the Eighteenth-Century in 2022.

In 2023, Elia furthered his academic pursuits, completing his master's degree in "Musicologie: Recherche et Pratiques d'Ensemble" at the University of Poitiers/Tours in collaboration with the orchestra of the Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes, France. Under the guidance of Francesco Spendolini and Nicola Boud, he delved into classical and romantic repertoire, interpreting works by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Arriaga, Offenbach, Verdi, Rossini, and Brahms among others. Elia had the unique opportunity to explore these pieces using original historical instruments, working alongside renowned directors such as Hervé Niquet, Alexis Kossenko, Julien Chauvin, Amandine Beyer, David Stern, Stéphanie-Marie Degand, and Leo Warynski.

In 2018 Elia got a bachelor’s degree in economics and Marketing in the Agro-Industrial System at the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.