Marinella Pennicchi studied at the F. Morlacchi Conservatory in her native Perugia and completed university studies, before embarking on a career as a singer that brought success in a number of national and international competitions. She has appeared in major opera houses and festivals throughout Europe and has specialised in particular in Italian Baroque repertoire although this has not excluded appearance with the pianist Bruno Canino in a recital of Rossini chamber music. She has recorded for major record companies and performed for a number of European television and broadcasting stations.